Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread

Name: Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread (Italian Side Dish)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 2 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 11 oz pizza dough, cut into 1" cubes; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tbsp Italian seasoning; ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted; ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp roughly chopped parsley; 1 cup marinara, warmed

Garlic Parmesan Monkey Bread is an easy Italian side dish made by coating pizza dough cubes in butter, garlic, and Italian seasoning, then topping with parmesan and serving warm with marinara sauce.

🌍Italian 🥗Vegetarian 🏷️Garlic bread 🏷️Monkey bread 🏷️Sides 🏷️Slow cook

Total

2h 15m

Servings

6

Difficulty

Hard

Est. Cost

$17–$28

Recipe Source

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From Recette Magazine

Ingredients

11 oz pizza dough, cut into 1" cubes
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
2 tbsp roughly chopped parsley
1 cup marinara, warmed

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Instructions

1
In a large bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning.
2
Line a Suvie pan with parchment paper and lightly grease paper.
3
Add pizza dough to spices and roll until coated.
4
Place two thirds of the cubes in Suvie pan and top with half of the parmesan cheese. Add remaining cubes to pan and top with remaining cheese.
5
Drizzle butter over cubes, and load into your Suvie. Load empty starch pan into your Suvie, input settings, and cook now or schedule.
6
Set Bottom Zone to Slow Cook High for 2 hours.
7
After the cook, broil monkey bread 3-5 minutes. Remove pan from Suvie. Let cool 10 minutes, remove monkey bread from pan, and top with parsley. Serve with warm marinara.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Melt the butter completely and toss the dough cubes in it evenly before adding seasonings so the garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning coat every piece.
Don't skip the parmesan topping—apply it immediately after baking while the butter is still warm so it adheres and melts slightly.
Bake on a parchment-lined sheet or lightly greased baking dish to prevent sticking and ensure even browning on the bottoms.
Tear the parsley roughly by hand just before serving to preserve its color and fresh flavor.

Substitutions

Unsalted butter → salted butter (reduce added salt in seasonings)
Fresh parmesan → grated pecorino Romano (slightly sharper, saltier flavor)
Italian seasoning → homemade blend of dried basil, oregano, and thyme (1 tsp total)

Storage & make-ahead

Store cooled monkey bread in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes until warm through, or reheat individual pieces in a microwave for 30–45 seconds.

Common Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes. Coat the dough cubes and refrigerate up to 4 hours before baking, or assemble and freeze for up to 1 month. Add 5–10 minutes to bake time if baking from frozen.

What size should I cut the pizza dough cubes?

Cut into 1-inch cubes so they bake evenly and cook through while the outside becomes golden and crispy.

Can I use store-bought pizza dough?

Yes. Use refrigerated or thawed frozen pizza dough. An 11 oz ball is standard; if yours is slightly smaller or larger, adjust bake time by 2–3 minutes.