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This is a picture of a Savory Monkey Bread in a bundt pan with a side of white shredded cheddar.

Savory Monkey Bread Recipe

This savory monkey bread is made with frozen dinner rolls, bacon, cheddar, garlic butter, and seasonings for an easy, cheesy pull-apart bread.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rise Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 servings
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Ruth Truett

Equipment

  • bundt pan
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • glass mixing bowls
  • kitchen shears

Ingredients

  • 24 frozen yeast dinner rolls
  • ½ cup butter, melted plus more for topping at the end
  • 2 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
  • 1½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cups cooked bacon bits

Instructions

Prep the Dough

  • Partially thaw the rolls: Let the frozen dinner rolls sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or microwave according to package directions until partially thawed. They should still be slightly frozen and firm enough to cut easily.
  • Cut: Cut each roll into quarters, then let the dough pieces finish thawing.
  • Make the butter mixture: Melt the butter in a large mixing bowl. Stir in the Everything Bagel seasoning, salt, dill, granulated garlic, granulated onion, and black pepper.
  • Coat the dough: Stir in the cheddar and bacon. Add the dough pieces and gently toss until evenly coated.

Rise and Bake

  • Add to the pan: Lightly grease a 10–12 cup Bundt pan. Add the coated dough pieces, distributing the cheese and bacon evenly throughout.
  • Let rise: Cover loosely and place in a warm spot for approximately 1-2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size. Rising time will vary depending on how thoroughly the dough has thawed and the temperature of your kitchen.
  • Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes. Loosely cover with foil and continue baking for another 5–10 minutes, or until the bread is golden and cooked through in the center.
  • Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Invert onto a serving plate. Brush with additional melted butter, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 793mg | Potassium: 78mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 149mg | Iron: 2mg
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