Pepperoni Bread
Jennifer IserlohSix hours in the car on the way to Pittsburgh this past weekend gave me plenty of time to think about food for my family reunion. The menu was already set and included family favorites like hot and sweet Italian sausage cooked in tomatoes with thinly sliced red peppers served on Mancini rolls, thick baked beans with chunks of juicy ham and molasses, and stuffed shells with ricotta and loads of melted mozzarella. My task -- make an appetizer that wouldn't seem out of place on this meat and cheese-heavy table.

Pepperoni bread was a big deal in my town and always served when the neighbors wanted to get together for a card playing party or any other "grown-up" occasion. It was one of the first things I would reach for as a kid because it was easy to eat with your hands and I loved the soft texture of the dough. My version is a lot lighter, but still has all the flavor and textures of the original version and my family can attest to that. It's a fast, homemade tasty treat and even if you don't know how to bake, you can make this delectable appetizer.


Get the Skinny Chef's Pepperoni Bread recipe.