Cheesy Monkey Bread

Name: Cheesy Monkey Bread
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (1-lb.) balls pizza dough; 1 clove garlic, crushed with press; 4 tbsp. butter; 2 tbsp. dried onion flakes; 1 tbsp. sesame seeds; 2 green onions, finely chopped; 1 c. coarsely grated Gruyere cheese; 1 tbsp. melted butter; 2 tbsp. finely chopped parsley; Marinara, for serving

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Oct 2, 2017

pull apart cheesy monkey bread with marinara sauce on the side

Mike Garten

Yields:

10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

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Coat pieces of dough with garlicky butter, cheese and herbs before layering 'em into a Bundt pan.

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Ingredients

2 (1-lb.) balls pizza dough
1 clove garlic, crushed with press
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. dried onion flakes
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup coarsely grated Gruyere cheese
1 Tbsp. melted butter
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley
Marinara, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1On lightly floured surface, shape pizza dough into 8-inch squares.
2. Step 2Microwave garlic and butter 1 minute; brush generously onto dough. Sprinkle 1 square with dried onion flakes and sesame seeds. Sprinkle the other with green onions.
3. Step 3Cut each square into 1-inch pieces. Layer one-third of each flavored dough, buttered side down, onto bottom of greased and floured 10- to 12-cup Bundt pan. Top with 1/2 cup Gruyere; repeat to make second layer. Top with remaining dough pieces, brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter and sprinkle with parsley. Cover pan with kitchen towel and let rise 20 minutes.
4. Step 4Bake at 400°F until top is golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool in pan 5 minutes, then serve with marinara for dipping.