Savory Sesame Poppy Seed Garlic Bread Monkey Bread Recipe
Savory Monkey Bread is a delicious twist on the classic sweet treat, made with refrigerated biscuits coated in a mixture of melted butter and a variety of savory spices. Baked in a bundt pan until golden and crispy, this pull-apart bread is perfect as a savory appetizer or snack, featuring flavors from cheddar cheese, garlic salt, sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and optional ground mustard for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Biscuit and Cheese
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits (1 can buttery style, 1 can original)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Butter and Spices
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) butter, melted
- 4 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 4 tablespoons salt (sea salt or kosher salt)
- 4 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 4 tablespoons garlic salt
- 4 tablespoons ground mustard (optional)
Instructions
- Cut Biscuits: Cut each refrigerated biscuit into 4 pieces to create small bite-sized portions for easy dipping and layering.
- Melt Butter and Prepare Spices: Melt the stick of butter in a microwave or stovetop, and place each spice (sesame seeds, salt, poppy seeds, garlic salt, ground mustard) into separate small bowls for easy dipping.
- Prepare Bundt Pan: Spray a bundt pan thoroughly with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking during baking.
- Coat Biscuit Pieces: Dunk each biscuit piece first into the melted butter, then lightly coat it in one of the spices, being careful to go light on the salt to avoid over-seasoning.
- Layer in Bundt Pan: Place the coated biscuit pieces into the bundt pan, alternating the different spices around the pan for a mixed and varied flavor profile. Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese evenly among the biscuit pieces layered in the pan.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
- Bake: Bake the monkey bread for approximately 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and when lifting a piece, the biscuit underneath is cooked through and not sticky or raw.
- Cool in Pan: Allow the monkey bread to cool while still in the bundt pan; this helps it set and finish cooking evenly.
- Unmold: Once cooled, carefully flip the bundt pan over onto a plate or cutting board to release the monkey bread in one cohesive, appealing bundt shape.
- Serve: Serve immediately while warm as a flavorful, shareable savory bread.
Notes
- Use a nonstick spray or grease the bundt pan well to prevent sticking.
- Be cautious with salt since garlic salt and other spices already add saltiness.
- Ground mustard is optional but adds a nice tangy flavor.
- Substitute different cheeses like mozzarella or parmesan for variation.
- This savory monkey bread is best served warm fresh from the oven.
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