Christmas Morning Monkey Bread

Prep: 15 min Cook: 50 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A decadent, sweet breakfast treat featuring layers of flaky biscuits coated in cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar, perfect for festive mornings or family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 3 tubes biscuits
  • 1 1/4 sticks butter
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 to 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts

Instructions

  1. Grease a tube or Bundt pan well.
  2. Place one-third of the biscuits in the pan.
  3. Mix the remaining ingredients and cover the first layer of biscuits with half of the mixture.
  4. Add the next one-third of the biscuits and top with the remaining nut mixture.
  5. Place the last one-third of the biscuits on top.
  6. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes at 300°F or until dark golden brown.
  7. Immediately invert onto a serving platter and cool slightly before serving by pulling apart with fingers.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

758 kcal 38% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 51.5g 66% DV
Carbs 79g 29% DV
Fiber 14g 50% DV
Sugar 32g 64% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 156.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 579.3mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4mcg
Vitamin C 0.9mg 1% DV
Calcium 281.3mg 22% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

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).

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).

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