Best 7 Cheesy Monkey Bread Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful aroma of freshly baked Cheesy Monkey Bread, a delectable treat that combines soft, fluffy biscuit pieces coated in a mixture of melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon, then generously covered in mozzarella cheese. This classic pull-apart bread is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a delightful snack. Our curated collection of recipes offers variations to suit every taste, from classic Cheesy Monkey Bread to unique twists like Nutella-filled Monkey Bread and savory Bacon and Cheddar Monkey Bread. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes ensure a perfect batch of Cheesy Monkey Bread every time, ready to be enjoyed by family and friends. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY BACON MONKEY BREAD RECIPE BY TASTY



Cheesy Bacon Monkey Bread Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, flaky biscuit dough, butter, garlic, italian seasoning, parsley

Provided by Swasti Shukla

Categories     Snacks

Yield 18 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

7 strips bacon
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
10 oz flaky biscuit dough, 3 cans
1 ¼ cups butter, melted
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
parsley, minced, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Crisp bacon over medium heat. Allow it to cool, then crumble.
  • Generously grease a large bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, mix both kinds of cheese.
  • Cut each biscuit into four pieces. Flatten each piece in the palm of your hand and add a pinch of the mixed cheeses and crumbled bacon. Gather the edges and pinch the biscuit into a ball.
  • In a small bowl, mix melted butter, Italian seasoning, and garlic.
  • Drop the biscuit pieces in the butter mixture and place in the bundt pan.
  • Bake 30-35 minutes or until golden-brown. (Be careful - the butter may begin to smoke toward the end of the bake time. If it begins to smoke, remove from the oven.)
  • Let stand for five minutes, then place a heatproof plate on top of the pan. Using a pot holder, flip the pan and plate over and invert onto your serving plate. Be careful as the pan will still be hot.
  • Sprinkle with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 calories, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CHEESY GARLIC MONKEY BREAD



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Think of this pull-apart creation as cheesy garlic bread brought to the next level. Starting with prepared biscuit dough cuts your hand-on time down to 10 minutes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 sticks (12 tablespoons) unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, smashed
Two 16-ounce tubes refrigerated biscuit dough
2 cups grated Parmesan
1 sprig rosemary, leaves finely minced

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Put the butter and garlic in a medium microwave-safe bowl and microwave until the butter is melted. Set aside to cool slightly. Brush the Bundt pan with some of the butter to lightly coat.
  • Meanwhile, cut the biscuits into quarters. Combine the Parmesan and rosemary in a large bowl and stir together.
  • Working in batches, toss the biscuits in the melted garlic butter, roll them in the Parmesan mixture to lightly coat and add them to the Bundt pan. Sprinkle the top with any leftover Parmesan mixture and drizzle with any leftover butter.
  • Cover the pan with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until puffed and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Loosen the bread from the sides of the pan with a knife or offset spatula. Carefully invert the pan onto a serving plate, remove the pan and serve hot.

CHEESY GARLIC-POTATO MONKEY BREAD



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This savory monkey bread begins with a yeasted dough made with mashed potatoes, which helps make it the extra light and fluffy. Each round of dough is coated in garlic butter, cheese (Parmesan and white cheddar), and a generous dose of coarse black pepper. Think of it as cacio e pepe monkey bread. It's best served warm. The dough rises overnight in the refrigerator, which makes this recipe especially great when you're looking to plan ahead.

Provided by Erin Jeanne McDowell

Categories     breads, appetizer, side dish

Time 10h30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/2 cups/576 grams all-purpose flour, plus additional for coating
1/2 cup/60 grams finely grated Parmesan
1/4 cup/55 grams light brown sugar
1 tablespoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons instant yeast
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
6 tablespoons/85 grams unsalted butter (3/4 stick), at room temperature, plus more for greasing
3/4 cup/163 grams leftover mashed potatoes or 1 small russet potato, peeled, chopped and boiled
3/4 cup/180 milliliters warm water (about 95 degrees)
1 large egg plus 1 large egg yolk
Cooking spray, for greasing
1/2 cup/113 grams unsalted butter (1 stick)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup/120 grams finely grated Parmesan
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons/128 grams shredded white cheddar
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dough the day before you want to make the monkey bread: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment, combine the flour, Parmesan, sugar, garlic powder, yeast and salt on low speed to combine, 15 to 20 seconds.
  • Add the butter, mashed potato, water, egg and egg yolk. Mix on low speed for 4 minutes, then on medium speed until the dough is smooth, about 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the dough rise at room temperature for 1 hour, then punch the dough down and refrigerate overnight.
  • When you're ready to make the bread, let the dough sit at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Generously coat a 10-inch tube or Bundt pan with cooking spray.
  • Divide the dough into 24 even pieces (about 2-tablespoon-sized balls at 48 grams each). Round each piece into a ball using your hands. If the dough is too sticky to handle, use a little flour. (Try to use as little flour as possible, as it can make the dough tough.) Cover the dough with plastic wrap on your work surface, and let rest for 15 minutes while you prepare the filling.
  • Prepare the topping: In a small pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Transfer to a heatproof bowl and allow to cool for about 5 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the Parmesan, white cheddar and pepper to combine. Working with one piece of dough at a time, dip the dough into the garlic butter, then roll it in the cheese mixture to coat.
  • Transfer each ball to the prepared pan, arranging in even layers. Do not tightly pack. Drizzle the rolls with the leftover garlic butter and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
  • Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until increased in volume, 35 to 45 minutes. (The dough won't fully double in size, but it will look puffy and risen.)
  • Toward the end of rise time, heat the oven to 375 degrees. Bake until the surface is golden-brown, 35 to 40 minutes. (It should have an internal temperature of 200 degrees. Be sure to take the temperature in the center portion of the dough.)
  • Let cool 10 to 15 minutes before unmolding. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 595, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 18 grams, Sodium 469 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHEESY ITALIAN MONKEY BREAD



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Make and share this Cheesy Italian Monkey Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Diana Adcock

Categories     Breads

Time 50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
4 (4 1/2 ounce) cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
2 cups marinara sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Grease 12-cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.
  • In 1-gallon bag, mix Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning.
  • Separate dough into 24 biscuits; cut each into quarters.
  • Place biscuit pieces in good sized plastic bag.
  • Shake bag to coat dough.
  • Place half of dough pieces in pan.
  • Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over dough.
  • Place remaining dough pieces in pan over cheese.
  • Sprinkle any excess Parmesan cheese mixture over dough.
  • Pour melted butter over top.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Place heatproof plate upside down over pan; turn plate and pan over. Remove pan.
  • Pull apart to serve with warm marinara sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387.4, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 9.4, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 1187.5, Carbohydrate 37.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 10.6, Protein 11.8

CHEESY SAVORY MONKEY BREAD



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Make and share this Cheesy Savory Monkey Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h5m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons warm water
1 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
2 1/4 cups flour
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup whole milk
1 egg
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted (keep them separate)
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (keep them separate)
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons spring onions, chopped
2 cups grated gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Mix yeast, sugar, and warm water in a small mixing bowl. set aside for ten minutes to allow yeast to proof (bubbles will form at the surface).
  • Mix flour and salt in large mixing bowl. set bowl on mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment (or use a spoon and some elbow grease). with the mixer set on medium speed, slowly add the proofed yeast mixture to the dry ingredients, followed by the milk, egg, and 1 Tbsp melted butter. add 1 Tbsp of the parsley, 1 Tbsp of the onion and 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Mix on medium speed just until the dough releases from the side of the bowl, about 6-to-8 minutes. knead dough together lightly with your hands. transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover bowl with plastic wrap and place in a warm place. allow dough to rise for 25-30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes, punch dough down and roll into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. mix 4 Tbsp of the melted butter with the remaining parsley, spring onion and gruyere, roll balls in the mixture, and arrange in a lightly greased loaf pans. allow loaves to rise once more in a warm spot for 30 minutes.
  • Brush loaves again with melted butter. Bake in a 375F oven for 35 minutes, brushing twice throughout the baking with any remaining melted butter. serve monkey bread hot out of the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2615.4, Fat 139.5, SaturatedFat 81.6, Cholesterol 614, Sodium 1645.2, Carbohydrate 229.9, Fiber 9.7, Sugar 13.1, Protein 107.2

CHEESY MONKEY BREAD



Cheesy Monkey Bread image

This recipe is compliments of Pillsbury.com

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 c parmesan cheese
2 tsp italian seasoning
4 can(s) (4.5 oz) refrigerated pillsbury buttermilk biscuits
1/4 c butter, melted
1/2 c mozzarella cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 12 cup fluted tube cake pan with shortening, or spray with cooking spray.
  • 2. In 1 gallon bag, mix parmesan cheese and italian seasoning. Separate dough into 24 biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 4 pieces. Place pieces of dough in bag, and shake to coat with seasoning mixture.
  • 3. Place half of dough pieces in prepared pan. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over dough. Place remaining biscuits over cheese. Sprinkle any remaining seasoning mixture over top of dough. Pour melted butter over top of biscuits.
  • 4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until browned. Take an oven safe dish, place over pan, invert pan onto plate, and remove bread. Pull apart to serve. Optional: serve a side of marinara sauce to dip bread. Enjoy!

CHEESY MONKEY BREAD



Cheesy Monkey Bread image

This is my version of Monkey Bread with a twist. You can make your version with whatever you like.

Provided by SK H

Categories     Savory Breads

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf of frozen bread dough
2 c grated asiago cheese
1/2 c grated parmesan cheese
3 Tbsp chopped parsley
2 Tbsp garlic powder
1/2 c butter

Steps:

  • 1. Let bread dough thaw in the fridge the night before. Put it in a bowl and let it raise for 45 minutes then punch it down.
  • 2. In a seperate bowl melt the butter.
  • 3. Mix 4 tablespoons of the melted butter with the parsley garlic and grated Asisago cheese
  • 4. Roll the dough into balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll balls in the mixture, of butter cheese parsley and garlic. Arrange in a lightly greased bundt pan. Allow the bread to rise once more in a warm spot for 30 minutes
  • 5. Brush dough again with melted butter, and sprinkle the parmesan cheese on top. Bake in a 375F oven for 35 minutes. Best when served hot.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses. This will give your monkey bread a more complex flavor. Some good options include cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Gruyère.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the dough tough. Mix it just until it comes together.
  • Let the dough rise in a warm place. This will help it to double in size.
  • Bake the monkey bread until it is golden brown. This will ensure that it is cooked through.
  • Serve the monkey bread warm. This is when it is at its best.

Conclusion:

Cheesy monkey bread is a delicious and easy-to-make treat. It is perfect for parties, potlucks, or just a snack. With its gooey cheese and soft, fluffy bread, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a sweet and savory snack, give cheesy monkey bread a try.

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