Description
Cheesy Garlic Monkey Bread is a warm, buttery, pull-apart bread made with frozen dinner rolls, garlic butter, and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a side dish, appetizer, or party snack.
Ingredients
- 20 Rhodes frozen dinner rolls
- 6 to 8 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian parsley (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, freshly grated
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in minced garlic and parsley, if using.
- Dip each frozen dinner roll in the garlic butter mixture to coat fully.
- Spray a pizza stone, cast-iron skillet, or baking sheet with non-stick spray. Arrange rolls in a circle, forming two close rows.
- Cover with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 2–3 hours (or around 90 minutes in a warm area).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the risen rolls and add red pepper flakes, if using.
- Bake for 18 to 24 minutes, until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve warm, optionally with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded mozzarella for best melt and texture.
- Try Italian cheese blend or add dried oregano for extra flavor.
- Stuff rolls with mozzarella cubes before baking for cheesy centers.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven to maintain texture.
- Serve with marinara, pasta, or soups.
- Prep Time: 2 to 3 hours (including rising time)
- Cook Time: 18 to 24 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
