Description
Cheesy Garlic Monkey Bread is a delightful pull-apart bread made with soft Rhodes frozen dinner rolls dipped in garlic butter, topped with melted mozzarella cheese, and baked to golden perfection. This irresistible appetizer or snack features a crispy, buttery crust with a fluffy interior and gooey, cheesy goodness in every bite, perfect for sharing with family or friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Rolls and Butter Mixture
- 20 Rhodes Frozen Dinner Rolls
- 8 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian parsley (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Cheese
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Melt the salted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Add the minced garlic and Italian parsley if using, then mix well to combine the flavors.
- Dip the Rolls: Take each frozen dinner roll and fully coat it by dipping into the garlic butter, ensuring every roll is covered to impart flavor and promote a golden crust.
- Arrange in a Circular Pattern: Spray a cast iron skillet or baking pan with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the coated rolls in two concentric circular rows, placing them close enough so they will rise vertically together during proofing.
- Let the Rolls Rise: Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the rolls rise in a warm spot until doubled in size. This generally takes about 2 to 3 hours at room temperature or approximately 90 minutes in a warmer environment.
- Add the Cheese: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Sprinkle the grated mozzarella generously over the risen rolls. Optionally, add red pepper flakes for a spicy touch.
- Bake Until Bubbly: Bake for 24 minutes until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese has melted thoroughly and bubbles. Watch carefully to avoid over-browning.
- Serve with Marinara Sauce: Remove from the oven and serve the warm garlic pull-apart bread with marinara sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Use Rhodes frozen dinner rolls for authentic soft and fluffy pull-apart bread texture.
- Make sure the rolls are well coated in garlic butter to achieve a flavorful and crispy crust.
- Let the rolls rise in a warm place to ensure proper doubling in size and a light texture.
- For a spicier version, increase red pepper flakes or serve with a spicy marinara sauce.
- Cast iron skillet works best to evenly distribute heat and create a nice crust.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey.
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
