Imagine pulling apart warm, buttery bites of golden-brown bread infused with garlic and Parmesan that literally melt in your mouth - that's exactly what these Mini Garlic Monkey Breads promise! Whether you're hosting a party, looking for a show-stopping side dish, or just craving something irresistibly delicious, these bite-sized delights will have everyone fighting for the last piece. Prepare to transform a simple biscuit dough into a gourmet experience that's both incredibly easy and mind-blowingly tasty!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
- Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and separate each biscuit. Cut each biscuit into quarters using a sharp knife.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and chopped parsley. Mix well to create a flavorful garlic butter mixture.
- Dip each biscuit quarter into the garlic butter mixture, ensuring it's completely coated. Allow excess butter to drip off.
- Arrange the buttered biscuit pieces into the muffin tin cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full. The pieces can be slightly overlapping.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of each filled muffin cup.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and the biscuit pieces are cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the tin for 5 minutes. This allows the cheese to set and makes removal easier.
- Carefully remove the mini monkey breads from the muffin tin using a spoon or offset spatula. Serve warm as a delicious side dish or appetizer.
Tips
- Use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor - pre-minced garlic from a jar just won't compare!
- Don't overcrowd your muffin tin cups; leave a little space for the biscuit pieces to puff up and brown.
- For extra crispy edges, use a metal muffin tin and make sure it's well-greased.
- Let the monkey breads rest for 5 minutes after baking to help the cheese set and make removal easier.
- Serve immediately for the best texture - these are most delicious when they're warm and freshly baked.
- For a variation, try adding some red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture for a spicy kick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 280kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 6g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 35mg
