Description
Cheesy Garlic Monkey Bread is a deliciously soft, buttery, and cheesy pull-apart bread made with Rhodes frozen dinner rolls. Each roll is coated in garlic butter, topped with melted mozzarella, and baked to golden perfection, making it a perfect shareable appetizer or snack served warm with marinara sauce for dipping.
Ingredients
Scale
Monkey Bread
- 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: Melt the salted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the minced garlic and Italian parsley if using to create a flavorful garlic butter mixture.
- Dip the Rolls: Dip each frozen dinner roll completely into the garlic butter to coat every side, which infuses the rolls with flavor and ensures a crispy, golden crust upon baking.
- Arrange in a Circular Pattern: Spray a baking pan like a cast iron skillet or baking sheet with non-stick spray. Arrange the garlic-butter coated rolls in two close circular rows, positioning them so they will rise vertically and touch each other for easy pull-apart texture.
- Let the Rolls Rise: Cover the arranged rolls with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and place them in a warm area. Allow them to rise until doubled in size, which typically takes about 2 to 3 hours, or approximately 90 minutes in a warmer environment.
- Add the Cheese: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the risen rolls, ensuring each is evenly topped with cheese. Optionally, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top for a mild spicy kick.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Bake the monkey bread for 24 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid over-browning.
- Serve: Serve the warm cheesy garlic monkey bread immediately with a side of marinara sauce for dipping, enhancing the flavor and enjoyment.
Notes
- Use Rhodes frozen dinner rolls for the best texture and ease of preparation.
- Letting the rolls rise properly ensures they will be soft and fluffy inside.
- Adjust the amount of garlic and red pepper flakes to suit your taste preferences.
- For a different cheese option, try mozzarella combined with provolone or cheddar for extra gooeyness and flavor complexity.
- Make sure to coat the rolls thoroughly with butter to get a crispy crust and rich flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 177 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 322 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 16 mg
