Get ready to transform your ordinary dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience with this mouthwatering Parmesan Herb and Garlic Monkey Bread! Imagine pulling apart golden, buttery biscuit pieces coated in a heavenly blend of Parmesan cheese, aromatic herbs, and garlic - each bite is a crispy, savory explosion that will have your family and guests begging for more. This isn't just a side dish; it's a showstopping crowd-pleaser that's ridiculously easy to make and impossible to resist!
Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 50 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and generously grease a 9-inch bundt pan or tube pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, dried Italian herbs, and a pinch of salt. Mix thoroughly to create a uniform seasoning blend.
- Open the refrigerated biscuit dough cans and separate each biscuit. Using a sharp knife, cut each biscuit into quarters to create bite-sized pieces.
- Pour the melted butter into a separate shallow bowl. Dip each biscuit piece first into the melted butter, ensuring it's completely coated.
- After buttering, roll each piece in the Parmesan herb mixture, making sure it's fully covered with the seasoning.
- Arrange the coated biscuit pieces randomly in the prepared bundt pan, creating a layered and uneven surface.
- Continue layering the buttered and seasoned biscuit pieces until all dough is used, filling the pan about 2/3 to 3/4 full.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dough is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes to allow the cheese and butter to set slightly.
- Carefully invert the monkey bread onto a serving plate, allowing the bread to release from the pan.
- Serve warm, pulling apart the individual pieces to enjoy the herby, cheesy, garlicky goodness.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality Parmesan cheese for the most robust flavor.
- For extra crispiness, make sure to thoroughly coat each biscuit piece in butter and seasoning.
- Don't overfill the bundt pan - leave some space for the bread to expand while baking.
- Let the monkey bread rest for 5-10 minutes after baking to help it hold its shape.
- Serve immediately while warm for the best texture and most intense flavor.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the seasoning mix.
- Experiment with different herb blends to customize your monkey bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 40mg
