January 8, 2012

Mini Garlic Monkey Breads

I love this time of the year . . . when everyone is posting their top recipes for the previous year.  It gives us a chance to see the recipes we might have missed and it allows us to see the very favorites!  I love to see the blog owner's favorite recipes, because out of all the recipes we/they made out of an entire year, to have one be the top, it must be very very yummy!  These garlic monkey breads were Real Mom Kitchen's favorite bread recipe from 2011.  

They turned out really good and they were so easy to make.  I was worried that the garlic flavor was going to be overpowering, but it wasn't at all.  In fact, next time, I might even add a tiny bit more garlic.  I served these alongside this amazing Tomato Basil Parmesan soup and loved it, but I think they would be so good with spaghetti or lasagna too. 
Mini Garlic Monkey Breads
adapted from: Real Mom Kitchen

2 (7.5 oz) cans buttermilk biscuits
6 Tbl. butter, melted
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbl. dried parsley flakes
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
    plus 2 Tbl. to sprinkle on top

Cut biscuits into 4 pieces and place in a bowl.  Combine remaining ingredients and pour over biscuit pieces.  Gently toss to evenly coat.  Use a greased 12-cup muffin tin and place 6-7 pieces in each cup.  Sprinkle remaining 2 Tablespoons of cheese over the top.  Bake at 400 degrees for 12-14 minutes.  Serve warm.  Makes 12.  

Jenn's Notes:  I used jumbo buttermilk biscuits, so I ended up cutting each biscuit into 6 pieces.  I thought the garlic flavor was pretty mild, which would be perfect for kids, but for myself, I think I will add a tiny bit more next time.  

77 comments:

  1. I've made dill monkey breads before but now you've got me wanting to try this garlic version. I know my family would absolutely love it. Pinning it now.

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  2. Yum! Garlic, butter and cheese...how could they not be good? Sounds easy too, I'll be trying these soon!

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  3. These look and sound sooooo good. Thanks for sharing. Pinning the recipe so I don't lose it~

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  4. Oh wow, these look delicious!! I came to look at your chocolate and strawberry layered cake, but these caught my eye too!

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  5. I swear there is a puddle of drool under my computer chair right now. Holy shnikeys this looks incredible.

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  6. YUM YUM YUM..I think I might have pinned these too. They MUST.BE.MADE!

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  7. Wow. This looks good! Maybe the muffin size will help me to remember not to eat it all? :)

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  8. oh yum! These look so delicious! Would you link up to my party??

    http://daysofchalkandchocolate.blogspot.com/2012/01/latest-and-greatest-friday-14.html

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  9. Yum Yum Yum! Garlic and bread is seriously the best thing ever ;)

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  10. Sometimes all I want is bread. Looks good.

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  11. I am so glad I found your site. This Monkey Bread sounds delicious. Thank you for sharing.

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  12. You have some great recipes on here! I would really love to have you link up to my party!
    Cookingwithkaryn.blogspot.com

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  13. Great Recipe! Thanks for sharing

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  14. These sound like absolute winners! Next time I have friends over for dinner I'm making these!

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  15. One look at these and my mouth started watering. Can't wait to make these. I love garlic!!!

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  16. I am getting ready to make these but have a question. Since you used the jumble biscuits did you still use 2 cans?

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    1. Yes, if you are making the full batch, use two cans (even if they are jumbo). I just mentioned I used the Jumbo, because I had to cut them into more pieces than the recipe suggested. - Jenn

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  17. Made them tonight with baked chicken and a big salad. Delish! Rave reviews from all!

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  18. Hello, you have this recipe saved on Ziplist marking Flip2Tasty as the publisher. Was this an error? Flip2Tasty did not publish this recipe.

    By the way, your site looks great!

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  19. Yummy! These were a huge hit. Next time I'm going to try rosemary instead of parsley to add another element of flavor. Love your site and can't wait to try out some more recipes :)

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    1. So glad you liked them! Rosemary would be delicious! - Jenn

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  20. I will make these for my upcoming family pasta night. My family is greedy and this works well with their dining philosophy. This is a keeper

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  21. I've made similar in a bunt pan! Yummy

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    1. that is what I was thinking about doing. How does that change the cooking time?

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    2. I have never tried this in a bundt pan, but I just saw a similar recipe on another blog and she suggested to bake for 20 minutes. Good luck - Jenn

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  22. For a fun dessert I made these with butter and cinnamon and sugar !

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    1. Oh my gosh - that is a way good idea. I would top with a vanilla glaze! Yummy. I'm going to try that asap! - Jenn

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  23. Omg just made these for me and the hubby. they are sooooo yummy!! I used the jumb buttermilk biscuits that have 5 in the can (10.5 oz) and cut them into 6 pieces and was able to make 12 muffins and also cut the ingredients in half. this definitely is a must try.

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  24. These are amazing! I made them tonight for a house full of guests and everyone loved them. I was asked by several for the recipe. This is a repeat keeper for sure!

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  25. Making these for my garlic and bread loving family for Thanksgiving this week :-)

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  26. These were delicious! I shared the recipe with some friends! Thanks!

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  27. My family just ate nearly all of these - my noodle lovin' daughter barely touched her pasta tonight, but had 3 of these. YUM!!

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    1. I'm so glad to hear! I just posted a few sweet versions if your family likes sweet things! - Jenn

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  28. Love.it. made them with.another pinterest receipt rigatoni chicken spinach bake, great combination

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    1. I'm so glad you liked them. That rigatoni chicken spinach bake sounds delicious too! - Jenn

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  29. Anyone have a recipe for the biscuits? In the uk we don't have canned buttermilk biscuits x

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    1. Priya - Here is my favorite buttermilk biscuit recipe. I would reduce the sugar slightly when using for the garlic monkey bread. http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-go-to-buttermilk-biscuit-recipe.html

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  30. I love this recipe, however, I would add a lot more garlic and salt to bring out the buttery flavor a little more. I love the sweetness and crispiness the biscuits have, would make these again!

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    1. I agree about the garlic! Glad you like them! -Jenn

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  31. Cans of buttermilk biscuits? Never seen or heard of here in Switzerland. What can be used to replace them?

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    1. http://eatcakefordinner.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-go-to-buttermilk-biscuit-recipe.html
      The above link will take you to my favorite buttermilk biscuit recipe that I have also used to make mini monkey breads. I would just make sure to add a little less sugar when making this garlic version. -Jenn

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  32. I used cut up crescent rolls since I didn't have any biscuits and added some garlic powder. My only complain was that the tops got a little too done before the inside got done. That might have just been the crescent rolls though (will try again with biscuits).

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    1. That sounds yummy with the crescents! I would definitely try again with the biscuits. Did you use garlic powder instead of the minced garlic or in addition to the minced garlic? -Jenn

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  33. Silly question-- you say to tear the biscuits into 4 pieces, but later say to put 6-7 pieces in each cup. I might be suffering from major sleep depravation, but.... I don't get it???

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    1. Hi - If you use regular-size biscuits, you need to cut each biscuit into four pieces. Put all of those pieces into one bowl and combine with other ingredients. Then, take 6 or 7 of the individual pieces you just cut up and put in the muffin tin. So, let's say the two cans of biscuits have five biscuits in each can. That means, you have 10 biscuits. If you cut each biscuit into four pieces, you will end up with 40 pieces. Then, you add 6-7 pieces to each muffin tin, so you will end up with around five or six mini monkey breads. Does that make more sense? If you use jumbo-size muffins, you can cut those into 6 pieces since they are so big and then you could have one monkey bread per biscuit. Let me know if that still doesn't make sense - Jenn

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  34. O.M.G.! These look incredible, and there is no such thing as too much garlic IMHO. I can't wait to try these. I just might this weekend since I have these ingredients on hand! Yay!

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  35. These were so good! My kids loved them. I took your sugestion and added more garlic, I think about 6 cloves total instead of 3 and I think that was perfect.

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    1. Good to know! I will try 6 next time too! - Jenn

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  36. So amazing! Thank you for posting. I had to adapt it a little to accommodate what I had in my kitchen. I used basil instead of parsley, and a little shredded mozzarella instead of parmesan. Still soo good!!

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    1. Good to know those substitutions will work. I am so glad you liked them! - Jenn

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  37. I melted the butter and pressed the garlic and mixed together and let set before I added the cheese then biscuits. I let the biscuits set in the butter mixture for 10 or 15 minutes before putting into pan. These were awesome!!!!

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    1. Great idea infusing the butter with the garlic flavor! Thanks for letting me know that you liked them! - Jenn

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  38. I used shredded sharp cheddar cheese and more garlic... SO GOOD !

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    1. I love sharp cheddar - that sounds amazing! I'm so glad you liked it! - Jenn

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  39. Hi, these look fantastic. Do you use fresh Parmesan or the canned?

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  40. Did anyone try this with some mozzarella too?

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    1. I haven't, but I think you could use it. It just won't be as flavorful as Parmesan.

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  41. Made these last night...SO good! Next time I am going to try adding a little Feta!!!!!!!!

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  42. These turned out fabulous! Thank you!

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  43. I made these tonight to go with homemade crab macaroni and cheese and it went great! I only used one can of biscuits, and I agree with the other comments that I will add more garlic next time. But they were still really good!!

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    1. I'm so glad you liked them and your mac and cheese sounds fabulous! - Jenn

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  44. can these be made the night before????

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    1. I haven't tried making them the night before and I never have any leftover, but I would think they would taste best the day they are made. - Jenn

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  45. That looks yummy! I love bread, especially with herbs or a twist. Thanks for sharing the recipe! <3

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  46. These are amazing! This is the third time I've made them and will probably make many more times. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

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  47. Beyond delicious! Thanks!!

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  48. Do they have to be baked before company comes and then reheat? Or be assembled and sit so they can be baked and served with dinner?

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  49. Yum yum...these will be perfect with my veggie soup....weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

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