Description

Cheesy Garlic Monkey Bread is a delicious pull-apart bread made with Rhodes frozen dinner rolls dipped in garlic butter and topped with gooey melted mozzarella cheese. This soft, buttery, and flavorful bread is perfect as a savory snack or appetizer, ideal for sharing with family and friends. It’s easy to prepare and baked to golden perfection, resulting in a warm, cheesy, and garlicky treat that pairs wonderfully with marinara sauce for dipping.

Ingredients

Scale

Rolls and Butter Mixture

20 Rhodes Frozen Dinner Rolls
6 to 8 tablespoons salted butter (melted)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/2 teaspoon Italian parsley (optional)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

Topping

2 cups mozzarella cheese (grated)

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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 all the flavors.
Dip the Rolls: Take each frozen dinner roll and fully coat it by dipping into the garlic butter mixture to ensure every bite is flavorful and helps create a golden, crispy crust.
Arrange in a Circular Pattern: Spray your chosen pan (such as a cast iron skillet or baking sheet) with non-stick cooking spray. Arrange the dipped rolls in two close circular rows so they can rise upwards and bake evenly, making the monkey bread easy to pull apart once done.
Let the Rolls Rise: Cover the pan with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let the rolls rise in a warm place until doubled in size, which usually takes about 2 to 3 hours, or about 90 minutes in a hot location.
Add the Cheese: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Generously sprinkle the grated mozzarella cheese over the risen rolls, covering each one. Optionally, sprinkle with red pepper flakes for some heat.
Bake Until Bubbly: Bake the monkey bread in the preheated oven for 24 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly. Watch carefully to avoid over-browning.
Serve Warm: Serve the cheesy garlic monkey bread warm with a side of marinara sauce for dipping to enhance the flavors and enjoy a soft, cheesy, and garlicky pull-apart bread.

Notes

For a milder garlic flavor, sauté the minced garlic briefly in the butter before mixing it in.
If you prefer less spice, omit the red pepper flakes or reduce to a pinch.
You can use regular dinner rolls if frozen Rhodes rolls are unavailable, but allow extra time for rising.
Using a cast iron skillet helps achieve a crispier crust, but a baking sheet or pizza stone works well too.
Make sure the rolls are spaced closely but not touching before rising to ensure they pull apart easily after baking.
Serve immediately after baking for the best texture and flavor.

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