Savory Cinnamon-Spiced Monkey Bread Pull-Apart

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A unique take on monkey bread combining warm cinnamon and a hint of savory butter for an irresistible pull-apart bread. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, turns monkey bread dough, unsalted butter melted, ground cinnamon into a satisfying snack for between meals, packed lunches, or game-day spreads — minimal active time and easy to scale up for a crowd. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, so it fits into lunchboxes, road trips, or an afternoon-energy gap without derailing the day. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 35 min Serves 6 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut 16 oz of monkey bread dough into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
  3. Step 3: Toss dough pieces into the cinnamon-sugar mixture until evenly coated, then layer them in a greased bundt pan.
  4. Step 4: Drizzle 5 tbsp melted unsalted butter over the dough pieces and sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese on top.
  5. Step 5: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the bread is golden brown and cooked through, with the edges slightly crispy.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before inverting onto a plate to serve warm.

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