Description
Mini Garlic Monkey Breads are bite-sized, pull-apart savory treats featuring soft, buttery dough infused with rich garlic butter, smoky turkey bacon, and melted plant-based cheese. Perfect for gatherings or casual snacking, these golden bites offer a cozy, flavorful combination that’s quick and easy to make.
Ingredients
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Dough and Coating
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or gluten-free biscuit dough alternative)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup unsalted plant-based butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (natural)
- 1 teaspoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Filling and Topping
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- 1 cup shredded plant-based cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Garlic Butter: Melt the plant-based butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook gently until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), Italian seasoning (natural), salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Cook the smoked turkey bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and chop into bite-size pieces.
- Prepare the Dough Balls: Open the refrigerated biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters. Roll each piece gently into a small ball.
- Coat Dough Balls in Garlic Butter: Place dough balls in a large bowl, pour the garlic butter over them, and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Assemble the Mini Garlic Monkey Breads: Grease a bundt pan or round baking dish with plant-based butter. Layer half the coated dough balls in the pan, then sprinkle half the chopped smoked turkey bacon and half the shredded plant-based cheese. Add the remaining dough balls, followed by the remaining bacon and cheese.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through and the cheese is melted. Let cool 5 minutes before inverting onto a serving plate.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the best flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding dough balls in the pan to ensure even baking.
- Let the bread cool slightly before serving for easier pulling and safer cheese handling.
- Brush with extra garlic butter after baking for enhanced flavor.
- Experiment with different plant-based cheese blends for varied textures and melts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximate)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: garlic monkey bread, mini monkey bread, plant-based cheese, smoked turkey bacon, party appetizer, snack, pull-apart bread, garlic butter