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Microwave Monkey Bread Recipe
Microwave monkey bread is one of my favorite easy dessert recipes to share with friends. Ready in 20 minutes!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
16 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 544 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup butter (½ stick)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 16 ounces flaky or buttermilk biscuits cut into bite-sized pieces (1 can)
- ½ cup Chopped Pecans optional
Instructions
- Lightly butter a microwave-safe pie pan with a ramekin in the center or spray with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the brown sugar and the butter. Melt them in the microwave for about 45-60 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir together. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the sugar and cinnamon. Roll each piece of the biscuit in the sugar mixture, making sure it is completely covered. You may coat 2 or 3 pieces at a time.
- Place each dipped piece into the prepared pie pan. Surround the ramekin with the coated biscuits. Continue coating pieces until all of them are covered.
- Drizzle the melted butter mixture over the pieces of dough, trying to cover as much of the bread as possible. Sprinkle with chopped pecans, reserving 1 tablespoon of the pecans to top the bread before pulling them apart.
- Place the pie pan in the microwave and cook on high for 5-6 minutes. The bread will rise just a little bit while cooking. Remove from the microwave oven and allow the bread to cool for about two minutes.
- Before serving, place a plate over the pie pan and then flip it over onto the plate. Sprinkle the reserved pecans over the top of the bread and then use a large fork to spread the bites around the plate for easier serving.
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Notes
- Storage: Store microwave monkey bread in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 3 days. Re-warm before eating.
Nutrition Information
Calories
544kcal
(27%)
Carbohydrates
74g
(25%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
21mg
(7%)
Sodium
720mg
(30%)
Potassium
244mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
38g
(76%)
Vitamin A
245IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 544
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 544kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 74g | 25% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 720mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 244mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 38g | 76% |
| Vitamin A | 245IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.