Cheesy Pull-Apart Monkey Bread with Canned Biscuits
An easy pull-apart monkey bread recipe that starts with canned biscuits and ends as a savory cheesy monkey bread that'll be right at home on your holiday table or as a side for a soup or salad.
Servings 8
Equipment
- a gratin pan, pie plate or quiche dish
Ingredients
- 1 cup grated Unexpected Cheddar from Trader Joe's / about 4 oz.
- 1 cup grated gouda or fontina
- 3 oz crumbled gorgonzola preferably not pre-crumbled
- 8 Tablespoons butter or 1/2 cup, melted
- 1 can Grands Biscuits 8 big biscuits, "flaky layers"
- 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°.
- Remove the biscuits from the wrapping.
- Using a set of kitchen scissors or a sharp knife, cut the biscuits into 6-8 pieces and place into a medium sized bowl.
- Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to toss the biscuits with the melted butter. (If using garlic, add to melted butter before tossing with biscuits).
- Add in the cheddar and Fontina cheeses. Mix lightly but completely.
- Spread the dough pieces into your chosen pan.
- Sprinkle with crumbled gorgonzola and fresh thyme.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes watching carefully and until golden brown.
- Garnish with a little reserved thyme.
Notes
Make ahead. Follow the directions up to baking. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate either overnight. Add 5 extra minutes to the baking time.
Storage. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
