I cannot throw a party without making this recipe. It’s fast and easy, and my kids love it.

  • Total Time:
    Prep: 15 min. Bake: 40 min. + cooling
  • Makes:
    16 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 cans (16.3 ounces each) large refrigerated flaky biscuits (8 count)
  • 2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 20 slices pepperoni, halved
  • 1/2 cup marinara sauce
  • Additional marinara sauce, warmed

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine first four ingredients; microwave, covered, on high for 30 seconds. Cool slightly.
  • Cut each biscuit into four pieces; add to oil mixture and toss to coat. Add cheeses and pepperoni; toss to combine. In a heavy 10-in. fluted tube pan coated with cooking spray, layer half of the biscuit mixture; drizzle with 1/4 cup marinara sauce. Repeat layers.
  • Bake about 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  • Run a knife around sides and center tube of pan. Invert onto a serving plate. Serve with additional sauce.

Test Kitchen Tips

  • Craving garlic breadsticks? Double or triple the amount.
  • For a delicious twist, try replacing the marinara with pesto. Bonus—it’s colorful!

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 293 calories, 18g fat (5g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 740mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.