Description
Cheesy monkey bread delivers a crowd-pleasing appetizer straight from Southern kitchens. Gooey cheddar, tangy herbs, and buttery biscuit pieces combine for an irresistible shareable snack you’ll devour with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans (7.5 oz / 212 g) buttermilk biscuits
- 8 oz / 226 g dill havarti cheese, shredded
- ½ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 ½ sticks (12 tbsps / 170 g) salted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 2 tbsps / 28 g salted butter (reserved for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly brush a tube or Bundt pan with melted butter, ensuring complete interior coverage to prevent sticking and enhance flavor.
- Cheese Blend Creation: Slice refrigerated biscuits into quarters, then combine shredded cheese with finely chopped parsley in a large mixing bowl, creating a vibrant and aromatic cheese mixture that will infuse layers with rich, savory characteristics.
- Layering Foundation: Arrange half of the biscuit pieces across the pan’s bottom in an even layer, drizzle half the melted butter over the pieces, and generously sprinkle the prepared cheese mixture across the surface to establish a robust flavor base.
- Final Assembly: Top the initial layer with remaining biscuit quarters, pour the final portion of melted butter evenly, and distribute the remaining cheese mixture to ensure comprehensive coverage and maximum flavor distribution.
- Baking Process: Transfer the assembled pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for significant rising, structural development, and a deep golden-brown exterior indicating perfect culinary transformation.
- Cooling and Presentation: After baking, let the bread rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes on a cooling rack to stabilize its structure. Carefully invert onto a serving board, displaying the cheese-laden surface for an inviting and appetizing presentation.
- Serving Recommendation: Offer warm, encouraging guests to pull apart the layers and savor the melted, fragrant cheese and buttery biscuit segments, creating an interactive and delightful dining experience.
Notes
- Butter Pan Generously: Coat the entire pan with melted butter to prevent sticking and add rich flavor, ensuring easy removal and enhanced taste.
- Cheese Blend Matters: Mix shredded cheese with fresh parsley for maximum flavor depth and aromatic notes that elevate the overall dish.
- Layer Strategically: Create even layers of biscuit pieces and cheese mixture to guarantee consistent texture and flavor in every bite.
- Watch Baking Carefully: Monitor bread during the 25-30 minute baking time, looking for golden-brown color and proper rising to achieve perfect texture and doneness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg