Cheese Filled Monkey Bread
Cheese-filled monkey bread offers warm, cheesy bites wrapped in soft dough, perfect for sharing at gatherings or indulgent weekend brunches with a savory, comforting flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the bread dough into 32 pieces.
- Place one cheddar cheese cube in the center of each dough piece and shape into a ball around the cheese.
- Pinch the dough to seal the cheese inside.
- Dip each dough ball into melted butter.
- Layer the dough balls, seam side up, into a greased Bundt pan.
- Cover and let rise in a warm place (85°F) for 30 to 40 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Invert onto a platter and serve warm.
Tips & Substitutions
To enhance the flavor, consider adding herbs like garlic powder or Italian seasoning to the melted butter before dipping the dough balls. If you want a different cheese, mozzarella or pepper jack can be used as substitutes for Cheddar. For a sweeter twist, try adding a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar between the layers. This recipe is also great for using up leftover dough from other American recipes.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this Cheese Filled Monkey Bread warm as a fun appetizer or snack. It pairs beautifully with marinara sauce for dipping or a fresh garden salad for a light meal. For a complete meal, consider serving it alongside Lima Mushroom Casserole or a bowl of Green Onion-Potato Soup to balance the richness of the bread.
Storage & Reheating
Allow leftover monkey bread to cool completely before storing it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To reheat, place individual pieces in the microwave for 15-20 seconds or in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes, ensuring they are warmed through without drying out.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Each serving of Cheese Filled Monkey Bread contains roughly 276 calories, with 6g protein, 31g carbohydrates, and 14g fat. It is a good source of vitamin A (12% of the Daily Value) and protein (11% of the Daily Value).
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it possible to freeze the monkey bread?
Absolutely! You can freeze the unbaked dough balls after shaping and dipping in butter. Just layer them in a freezer-safe container with parchment paper in between. They can be baked directly from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time. This is perfect for spontaneous gatherings!
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).