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Absolutely, delicious Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread recipe can be a go to for any night of the week. Perfect as a side dish or as a party favorite to place on a buffet. There will be nothing left of this dish but lots of happy smiling faces.
My family loves to have it with spaghetti because it’s the perfect tool to soak up any extra sauce on their plates!
Why this Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread Recipe Works
This Monkey Bread Recipe works because it takes pantry staples and transforms them into the perfect bread. Unlike traditional store bought breads, this buttery, cheesy garlic bread will fill your house with amazing aromas and the taste will enthrall your guests.
How to Make Monkey Bread with Biscuits – Step by Step
- Make Butter Mixture: First, melt your butter, in a medium bowl, then add in your parsley, garlic, salt, and parmesan cheese to the melted butter. (Photo 1 below)
- Prepare Dough: Next, cut your biscuits into fourths. Then add your biscuits to the bowl in intervals allowing each biscuit to receive enough of the coating. Divide the bowl into two. Set the second portion aside. (Photo 2 below)
- Place Dough in Pan: Also, remember to spray your Bundt pan with cooking spray, or grease with butter. Place your biscuit piece layered in the pan. (Photo 3 below)
- Set up Instant Pot: Pour 2 cups of water to your Instant Pot. Put in the trivet and place your pan on the trivet. Close the lid. Set your Instant Pot to High Pressure for 45 minutes. (Photo 4 below)
- Release Steam: Once the time is done, do a manual release by pulling the valve toward to you release the pressure.) (Photo 1 below)
- Transfer and Cool: Carefully, remove the trivet from the Instant Pot. Transfer the Bundt pan to a cooling rack. Lastly, when cooled, place a plate on top, and flip to transfer the Monkey bread. (Photo 2 below)
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What is Monkey Bread?
Wondering what is monkey bread? No one really knows where the term Monkey Bread came from. The origins are a mystery but there are a lot of theories. For now, I believe that it was when bakers used the little left over pieces of bread dough as they weighed out the exact measurements of dough for their bakeries.
Similarly, like the little left over pie crust your grandmother would give you to make a little treat. In addition to my theory, there are a lot more, find them here.
Questions when Making this Easy Monkey Bread Recipe
- Can you use a different pan? Certainly, you can use a cake pan or muffin pan in this recipe.
- How do I store my Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread? Because you want your bread to stay fresh and soft, use an airtight container in a cool dark place.
- Is it possible to freeze this Monkey Bread Recipe? Of course, It is great to freeze, just make sure that it is is an air tight container. Freeze for up to two months. Remember to mark the container with it’s contents and the date frozen.
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Expert Tips for Making the Best Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread with Biscuits
- Sauce it up: Use your favorite jarred marinara sauce.
- Spice it up: Like it spicier? Sprinkle with a little red pepper flake or always more garlic! Also, Italian Blends are great!
- Lighten it up: There is a low fat biscuit dough you can use.
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Instant Pot Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 cans flaky biscuits, 10 oz ea
- 10 tbsp butter, melted
- 6 tbsp parsley
- 5 tps garlic, minced
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, shredded (I like to use Friggo Shredded Parmesan)
Instructions
- Melt your butter, in a medium bowl, in the microwave for 30 second intervals. Remove from microwave once melted.
- Add in your parsley, garlic, salt, and parmesan cheese to the melted butter.
- Cut your biscuits into fourths. Then add your biscuits to the bowl in intervals allowing each biscuit to receive enough of the coating.
- Divide the bowl into two. Set the second portion aside.
- Spray your Bundt pan with cooking spray, or grease with butter. Add in your biscuit piece layered in the pan.
- Add 2 cups of water to your Instant Pot. Add the trivet and place your pan on the trivet.
- Close the lid by twisting it. Make sure the valve is closed and away from you.
- Set your Instant Pot to High Pressure for 45 minutes.
- Once the time is done, do a manual release by pulling the valve toward to you release the pressure.
- Carefully, remove the trivet with a towel or hot pads from the Instant Pot. Transfer the Bundt pan to a cooling rack. Once cooled, place a plate on top, and flip to transfer the Monkeybread.
- Enjoy by itself or dipping in marinara sauce!
Christina’s Notes
- Sauce it up: Use your favorite jarred marinara sauce.
- Spice it up: Like it spicier? Sprinkle with a little red pepper flake or always more garlic! Also, Italian Blends are great!
- Lighten it up: There is a low fat biscuit dough you can use.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.