Cheesy Garlic Monkey Bread
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Cheesy Garlic Monkey Bread
Description
This recipe uses frozen dinner rolls coated in a garlic butter mixture with minced garlic, melted salted butter, and optional parsley and red pepper flakes. The rolls are dipped in the flavored butter before being arranged in a circular pattern in a greased pan, allowing them to bake closely together and rise into a cohesive pull-apart loaf. Grated mozzarella cheese is incorporated to add creamy, melted cheese throughout the bread.
The rolls rise covered in a warm place until doubled, which takes about two to three hours, ensuring a tender crumb. When baked, the bread develops a crispy exterior with a flavorful garlicky crust and gooey cheese pockets inside, offering a satisfying combination of textures.
This monkey bread suits a savory snack or accompaniment to pasta or salad. The pull-apart format makes it convenient for sharing. The notes indicate you can use other brands of frozen dinner rolls, though only one brand was tested.
Ingredients
- 20 dinner rolls Rhodes, frozen
- 6 to 8 Tablespoons butter melted, salted
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 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.
Notes
- Frozen dinner rolls should be fully coated in garlic butter for even flavor and browning.
- Let the rolls rise in a warm place until doubled, about 2-3 hours, to develop softness inside.
- Different brands of frozen dinner rolls can be tried, but texture may vary.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 177 kcal
% 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.
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