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Incredible Savory Monkey Bread

This savory monkey bread is soft, cheesy, and full of herby flavor. Perfect for entertaining, it’s an easy pull-apart bread that’s always a crowd favorite.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Bread
Servings: 10
Calories: 102kcal
Author: Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients

More Different Herbs and/or Cheeses as Coatings:

  • 5 For my recipe I used fresh chopped parsley, chopped pine nuts, dried cranberries (chopped a little) with fresh black pepper, poppy seeds, shredded cheddar, grated Parmesan with paprika. Change your seasonings and cheese depending on the menu. Change out of few options and add taco seasoning to your cheese plus some red pepper flakes for a Tex Mex option. Fresh or dried basil and oregano add an Italian flare.

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Very generously grease a 9- or 10-inch Bundt pan with butter. The good amount of butter is going to give the rolls a nice golden color and extra flavor. I used a dark non-stick Bundt pan and 350F degrees was perfect, so don't feel you need to lower the temperature unless your oven runs hot.
  • Place your desired herbs and cheeses into small dipping bowls. I used about ½ cup of each. Again, see below for tips and ideas for delicious herb and cheese options.
  • Stir 3 minced garlic cloves into melted butter. Cut each biscuit in half and roll into a ball. Complete this step before you start dipping in butter because if your hands are greasy, the rolls won't stay intact.
  • Dip each biscuit ball in butter and garlic mixture. Some of the garlic should adhere to the rolls as you do this. As you start to run low on the butter, more of the garlic will stick, so don't worry if it doesn't as much at the beginning. Roll each ball in desired coating and arrange the biscuits in the pan so the various coatings are alternated.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until biscuits are done and surface is golden. I highly recommend laying a sheet of aluminum foil on top of the biscuits at around 25 minutes to prevent the top from getting too brown too fast.
  • Cool in pan for 5 minutes. Run a thin, soft rubber spatula around the edge and down the sides of the pan to loosen any stuck cheese, if necessary. Invert onto a plate, then lay serving platter on top and flip bread over onto serving platter.

Recipe Tips:

  • You can assemble the monkey bread up to a day ahead of serving. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and then remove from refrigerator while oven is preheating.
  • Any type of refrigerated dough can work here, like flaky version rolls. Just make sure the total amount used is 32 ounces.

Notes

Notes & Tips

  • Assemble ahead: Build the entire monkey bread up to a day before baking. Cover well and refrigerate, then bake straight from the fridge while the oven preheats.
  • Use a well-greased pan: A generous coating of butter—especially in a Bundt pan—ensures easy release and beautifully golden edges.
  • Mix up the coatings: Choose several herbs, cheeses, nuts, or spices for the best flavor variety. Rolling each biscuit ball in something different keeps every bite interesting.
  • For extra buttery, stretchy cheese bites: If you want a richer, cheesier finish, lightly drizzle just a touch of melted butter over the top before baking, and gently press a little extra cheese onto any cheese-coated pieces. A little goes a long way here, so keep the additions light.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 284IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg