Crispy Everything Bagel Pull-Apart Bread
This easy pull-apart bread is packed with everything bagel seasoning, crispy edges, and gooey cheese. Perfect for Friendsgiving, potlucks, or brunch, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s quick to make and fun to share.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound refrigerated pizza dough (room temperature)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (plus extra for greasing)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional)
- 3 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt (or more to taste)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing over the top before baking)
- Extra everything bagel seasoning (for sprinkling on after baking)
Instructions
- Grease a 9-inch cake pan or loaf pan with a tablespoon of melted butter. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Optionally, line the bottom with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, cut pizza dough into 1-inch pieces.
- Place dough pieces in a large bowl. Pour over 4 tablespoons melted butter and 1/4 cup olive oil. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons everything bagel seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Toss until coated.
- Layer half the dough pieces in the pan, sprinkling half the mozzarella cheese between them. Add remaining dough and cheese, layering for gooeyness. Press gently to fill gaps.
- Brush the top with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle another tablespoon everything bagel seasoning over the top.
- Bake on the middle rack for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on the edges. Rotate pan halfway through baking. Tent with foil if over-browning.
- Check doneness: bread should be puffed and deeply golden. A toothpick inserted in the center should come out clean (except for melted cheese). If pale, bake another 5 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate or board. Sprinkle extra everything bagel seasoning on top if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
For gluten-free, use gluten-free pizza dough and add extra butter for moisture. Cheese is optional; use vegan cheese for dairy-free. For mini versions, bake in muffin tins for 15-18 minutes. Let bread cool for 5-10 minutes before serving for best texture. Rotate pan halfway through baking for even crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/10 of bread
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 11
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 5
Keywords: pull-apart bread, everything bagel, Friendsgiving, appetizer, brunch, easy bread, party food, potluck, comfort food