Savory Herb and Cheese Monkey Bread

Add this flavorful Herb and Cheese Savory Monkey Bread to your Holiday menu, or serve it alongside a comforting soup for dipping. Everyone will justify “one more piece” after biting into the gloriously soft center!

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You have GOT to try this Savory Monkey Bread Recipe! Delicious! Amazing! And best of all, EASY! This is the perfect bread dish for your big family gathering, whether it's Thanksgiving dinner, Christmas, or just because! Oh, and it tastes great as a leftover too. Just heat it up in the microwave! #monkeybread #monkeybreadrecipe #herbandcheesebread #pullapartbread

When I say, “monkey bread”, a classic caramel and cinnamon concoction that pulls apart in sticky pieces probably pops into your mind. But this savory blend is so flavorful, I promise you won’t even miss the sweet!

Basically, if you…

  • Love that iconic bakery smell wafting throughout your home
  • Want to impress guests with a recipe that looks just as good as it tastes
  • Believe comfort food resembles a soft piece of bread with a crispy, herby, and cheesy exterior

Then you’ll most definitely want to make this bread!

It’s not difficult to put together, but does require a little bit of time as there are multiple rising steps involved. Or, you can substitute the homemade dough with refrigerator rolls if you’d like an easier version.

Either way, the effort is totally worth it, and when you serve this bread alongside The Best Potato Soup Recipe Ever, or as part of your Holiday meal plan, everyone will justify “just one more piece”!

How to Make Savory Monkey Bread

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.

Step 2: In a small saucepan, heat the milk, oil, and 2 tbsp butter to 120-130 degrees F.

Step 3: Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and beat until just moistened. Add egg, and beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.

Herb and Cheese Savory Monkey Bread from the KalynBrooke Recipe Box

Step 4: Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.

Herb and Cheese Savory Monkey Bread from the KalynBrooke Recipe Box

Step 5: In a small bowl, combine the cheese, sesame seeds, garlic salt, paprika, and herbs.

Step 6: Punch dough down. Divide into small, 1 inch pieces, and  roll each into a ball. Drizzle 2 tsp butter into a 10-in. tube pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with a third of the cheese mixture. Top with 16 balls. Repeat layers. Drizzle with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture.

Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.

Herb and Cheese Savory Monkey Bread from the KalynBrooke Recipe Box

Step 7: Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.

Herb and Cheese Savory Monkey Bread from the KalynBrooke Recipe Box
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Savory Herb and Cheese Monkey Bread


  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 1 loaf 1x

Description

Add this flavorful Herb and Cheese Savory Monkey Bread to your Holiday menu, or serve it alongside a comforting soup for dipping. Everyone will justify “one more piece” after biting into the gloriously soft center!


Ingredients

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  • 3 to 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 package active dry yeast
  • 1 1/4 cups fat-free milk
  • 2 tbsp canola oil
  • 4 tbsp butter, melted, divided
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp each dried parsley flakes, thyme, and crushed rosemary

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
  2. In a small saucepan, heat the milk, oil, and 2 tbsp butter to 120-130 degrees F. Add to dry ingredients; beat just until moistened. Add egg; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
  3. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a bowl coated with cooking spray, turning once to coat the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the cheese, sesame seeds, garlic salt, paprika, and herbs. Punch dough down. Divide into small, 1 inch pieces, and roll each into a ball.
  5. Drizzle 2 tsp butter into a 10-in. tube pan coated with cooking spray; sprinkle with a third of the cheese mixture. Top with 16 balls. repeat layers. Drizzle with remaining butter and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  6. Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack.
  • Prep Time: 45 min
  • Cook Time: 35 min
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 pieces
  • Calories: 150
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 21g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 22mg

Keywords: monkey bread, herb and cheese monkey bread

Making this bread the day of is best, although it still tastes wonderful the second day.

However, after two days, it tends to get hard and loses most of its initial flavor, which is why I love making this bread for company. It serves a crowd and you don’t have to worry about a ton of leftovers!

Do you prefer a savory or sweet monkey bread?

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