Description
Garlic monkey breads bring irresistible Italian-inspired comfort straight to kitchen tables with cheesy, herbed magic. Crispy edges, buttery centers, and zesty garlic notes promise a crowd-pleasing appetizer you’ll want to savor bite by delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 18 frozen Rhodes dinner rolls (or 2 cans refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, 7.5 ounces/212 grams each)
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) grated Parmesan cheese
Binding/Coating Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons (90 milliliters) salted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Thaw frozen dinner rolls or use canned biscuits at room temperature. Slice each roll or biscuit into four equal quarters.
- Create a savory coating by whisking melted butter with finely minced garlic, dried parsley, and Parmesan cheese in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently tumble dough pieces into the butter mixture, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly and evenly coated with the aromatic blend.
- Thoroughly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin. Carefully distribute 6 butter-coated dough pieces into each muffin cavity, lightly pressing to fill the space.
- Generously dust the top of each dough cluster with remaining Parmesan cheese, creating a delicate, golden-flecked surface.
- Position the muffin tin in a preheated 375°F oven. Bake for 12-14 minutes until the monkey breads transform into a rich, golden-brown color and appear fully cooked.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately while warm, perfect as a complementary side dish or delightful standalone snack.
Notes
- Make sure to thaw frozen dinner rolls completely and drain excess moisture to prevent soggy texture.
- Choose fresh garlic for maximum flavor intensity and avoid pre-minced garlic from jars which can taste stale.
- Create gluten-free version by substituting regular rolls with gluten-free biscuit dough or cauliflower-based alternatives.
- Customize flavors by adding dried herbs like oregano, rosemary, or red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture for extra excitement.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 217
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 304 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg