5.0 from 15 votes
Cheesy Garlic Monkey Bread
Cheesy garlic monkey bread, or garlic cheese pull-apart bread, made with Rhodes frozen dinner rolls, is soft, buttery, and cheesy. Each roll is dipped in garlic butter and then topped with gooey, melted mozzarella cheese that bubbles as it bakes. The result is a pull-apart bread that's golden on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and has cheesy, garlicky goodness in every bite.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Servings: 20
Calories: 177 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 20 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
- 6 to 8 Tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian parsley (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Begin by melting the salted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the minced garlic to the butter and dried parsley (if using) and mix.
- Dip the Rolls: Take each frozen dinner roll and dip it into the garlic butter, ensuring it's fully coated. The butter not only adds flavor but also helps create a golden, crispy crust.
- Arrange in a Circular Pattern: Spray the chosen pan (pizza stone, cast iron skillet, baking sheet, etc) with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the dipped rolls in a circular pattern on your chosen pan making two rows. Place them close enough that when they rise, they will rise vertical. This layout ensures even baking and makes the monkey bread easy to pull apart when it’s time to serve,
- Let the Rolls Rise: Cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let them rise in a warm place until they have doubled in size. This usually takes about 2-3 hours, depending on the temperature of your kitchen. This takes about 90 minutes in a hot location.
- Add the Cheese: Once the rolls have risen, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Generously sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the rolls, making sure each one is covered in cheesy goodness. For a touch of spice, sprinkle with pepper flakes.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Bake the monkey bread for 18-24 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
- Serve with Marinara Sauce. Serve the garlic pull apart bread warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping.
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Notes
- I only tested this recipe with Rhodes frozen dinner rolls but you can try other brands of frozen dinner rolls as well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
177kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
322mg
(13%)
Potassium
62mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
166IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 177kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 322mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 62mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 166IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.