Description
Pretzel Monkey Bread is the ultimate comfort food, merging fluffy, buttery dough with savory garlic and gooey cheese. This delightful dish is perfect for gatherings, where everyone can pull apart warm, cheesy bites. It’s easy to make—ideal for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs. Serve it as an appetizer or a cozy snack during movie nights, and watch as it quickly disappears from the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) pretzel dough (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a bundt pan thoroughly.
- If using store-bought dough, let it come to room temperature.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt butter with garlic powder until fragrant.
- Roll or cut pretzel dough into 1-inch balls.
- Dip each dough ball in melted butter mixture, then toss with shredded cheese and fresh herbs if desired.
- Layer the coated dough balls in the greased bundt pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg