Description
This savory monkey bread recipe with Garlic and Herbs transforms simple biscuit dough into an irresistible, pull-apart delight. It is perfect for busy weeknights, holiday gatherings, or cozy family meals, ensuring a golden, garlicky, herby masterpiece.
Ingredients
- 2 (16.3 oz) cans refrigerated biscuit dough (opt for organic or gluten-free)
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted (113g) (use plant-based for dairy-free)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (or 1.5 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (adjust for low-sodium biscuit dough)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated (50g) (or nutritional yeast for dairy-free)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
- Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
- Dash onion powder (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan and Preheat Oven: Generously grease a Bundt pan or a 9×13 baking dish with butter or cooking spray. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut Biscuit Dough: Carefully open the biscuit cans. Cut each biscuit into 4-6 pieces, aiming for about 1-inch chunks.
- Make Garlic Herb Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until aromatic.
- Coat Dough and Cheese: Add the biscuit pieces to the garlic herb butter mixture and toss gently until evenly coated. Sprinkle in the grated Parmesan cheese and toss again until well distributed.
- Arrange and Bake: Place the coated dough pieces into your prepared pan, spreading them out evenly. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through.
- Cool and Serve: Let the baked monkey bread cool in the pan for 5 minutes before inverting it onto a serving platter.
Notes
For faster prep, you can use pre-minced garlic or garlic powder. If making this dairy-free, ensure plant-based butter and nutritional yeast are used. Adjust salt if using low-sodium biscuit dough. A pinch of red pepper flakes or a dash of onion powder can provide more savory depth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Savory Bread
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of loaf (approx. 160 g)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg