Easy Monkey Bread

Easy Monkey Bread

This Easy Monkey Bread Recipe is made with cinnamon rolls instead of biscuits. It's a semi-homemade recipe that can be made with or without a bundt pan - it's the best breakfast or brunch recipe!

Ingredients

  • 2 cans Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Directions

  1. 1

    Spray a 12-cup bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray.

  2. 2

    Open each can of cinnamon rolls. Reserve the icing for later. Cut each roll into 4 pieces.

  3. 3

    Place the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a gallon size resealable bag. Add the cut up cinnamon rolls (the pieces will fall apart a little) to the bag. Seal and shake to coat the pieces with cinnamon sugar.

  4. 4

    Stir together the brown sugar and melted butter.

  5. 5

    Place rolls in pan and drizzle with melted butter mixture.

  6. 6

    Bake at 350°F for 40-50 minutes or until the top is a dark golden brown and the rolls are cooked through.

  7. 7

    Cool 5 minutes then invert the monkey bread onto your serving plate. Do this carefully: the pan is hot! Drizzle cinnamon roll icing over the top of the monkey bread and serve warm.

Easy Monkey Bread

Easy Monkey Bread

4.8(20)

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About this Recipe

Craving a warm, sweet treat that feels special without hours in the kitchen? This Easy Monkey Bread recipe delivers a delightful breakfast or brunch experience with a brilliant semi-homemade shortcut.

Why This Recipe Works

What truly sets this Monkey Bread apart is the clever use of Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls instead of traditional biscuit dough. This simple swap saves you significant time and effort, infusing every bite with that familiar cinnamon swirl flavor from the start. It’s a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that feels both indulgent and wonderfully easy to prepare.

What to Expect

You're in for a truly irresistible experience. Expect soft, pull-apart dough coated in a rich, buttery, and deeply caramelized sauce. Each piece of monkey bread is perfectly spiced with cinnamon and sweetened with a blend of granulated and brown sugars, creating a gooey, decadent bite every time. This recipe yields a comforting, warm, and satisfying dish that's perfect for sharing, making any morning feel a little more festive.

Customization & Variations

One of the beauties of this Easy Monkey Bread is its flexibility. The recipe explicitly states it can be made with or without a bundt pan, allowing you to use whatever baking vessel you have on hand. This means you can still achieve that iconic pull-apart shape even if you don't own a bundt pan.

Serving & Context

This Easy Monkey Bread is the quintessential centerpiece for a relaxed weekend breakfast or a special brunch spread. Serve it warm straight from the pan, letting everyone pull off their own gooey pieces. It's a fantastic treat for family gatherings, holiday mornings, or simply when you want to make an ordinary day extraordinary.

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