Can I assemble monkey bread ahead of time?

You can prep the dough pieces in the pan the night before and cover tightly with plastic wrap. In the morning, mix and pour the brown sugar and butter, then bake fresh—so you get maximum gooeyness!

Can I use a different type of pan?

Absolutely. While a bundt pan gives that classic look, any cake or loaf pan works. Just keep an eye on baking time—thinner pans may cook faster.

What if I don’t have Grands Cinnamon Rolls?

Most canned cinnamon roll brands work; just make sure you have about the same dough weight. Even biscuit dough + extra cinnamon-sugar can work in a pinch.

Is monkey bread safe to eat if slightly underbaked in the middle?

For food safety and the best texture, the center should be just cooked through—not doughy. If unsure, you can cover the top with foil and bake a few extra minutes.

Easy Monkey Bread Recipe

Name: Easy Monkey Bread Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 cans Grands Cinnamon Rolls (with icing, optional for topping); 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 cup butter, melted

Description

This easy Monkey Bread recipe uses Grands Cinnamon Rolls for a quick, sweet, and gooey pull-apart treat. Featuring a caramelized brown sugar-butter sauce and a cinnamon-sugar coating, it’s perfect for a shareable breakfast or dessert, ready in just 40 minutes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cans Grands Cinnamon Rolls (with icing, optional for topping)
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup butter, melted

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the monkey bread.
Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease a cake or fluted bundt pan to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the bread.
Mix Cinnamon Sugar: Add the 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon to a large Ziploc bag. Shake to combine evenly.
Prepare the Dough: Separate the cinnamon roll dough and cut each roll into quarters so you have evenly sized dough pieces for coating and baking.
Coat the Dough: Place the quartered dough pieces in the cinnamon sugar bag, seal, and shake until all pieces are coated well.
Arrange in Pan: Remove the coated pieces and arrange them evenly in the prepared pan, layering as needed.
Make Sauce: In a small bowl, mix together the firmly packed brown sugar and melted butter until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the arranged dough pieces in the pan.
Bake: Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until the monkey bread is golden brown and no longer doughy in the center.
Cool and Invert: Remove from oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then turn the pan upside down onto a serving plate to release the bread.
Serve: Pull apart to serve while warm. Optionally, drizzle the reserved icing from the cinnamon roll cans over the top before serving.

Notes

For added flavor, sprinkle chopped nuts or raisins between layers.
To ensure the bread is cooked through, check the thickest parts for doneness before removing from oven.
Best served warm for optimal gooeyness.
You can prepare the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat before serving for best texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of bread
Calories: 480
Sugar: 40g
Sodium: 510mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 66g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 50mg