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Bread » Cheesy Pesto Monkey Bread

Cheesy Pesto Monkey Bread

Created by Amy Engberson 15 Comments

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Cheesy Pesto Monkey Bread is such a fun appetizer or is delicious served with soup and salads! It’s basically a cheese bomb, except this recipe is so much easier to make PLUS it’s tossed in savory basil pesto!

Thanks to Rhodes for sponsoring todays post. As always, all opinions are my own.

pull apart bread on a white napkin witha dish of marinara sauce

Do you call bread recipes like this monkey bread? Pull apart bread? Who knows why it’s called monkey bread in the first place? Not me!

pull apart bread on a white napkin witha dish of marinara sauce

I’ll tell you what I do know about it…my boys LOVE pulling pieces of bread from the monkey bread! It’s way more fun than slicing a loaf of bread because you get to dig right in with your fingers and what boy doesn’t love that?

fingers pulling a piece of cheesy monkey bread from the pan

Ingredients needed to make Cheesy Pesto Monkey Bread

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. Obviously monkey bread can be made with biscuits, but it’s a million times better with yeast bread.

Who has time to make homemade bread? Not me! Probably no you! Take the easy route and use Rhodes frozen rolls! They taste just like homemade and you’ll still have plenty of time leftover to enjoy your day! Promise!

a baking sheet with frozen white rolls

Here’s what you’ll need to make Cheesy Garlic Pesto Monkey Bread

  • 10 Rhodes Rolls
  • Butter  
  • Basil Pesto
  • Garlic
  • Salt and pepper
  • Mozzarella cheese
  • Parmesan cheese
a baking dish with golden brown and cheesy monkey bread

Can I make homemade pesto?

YES! I grow LOTS of basil and parsley in my garden every summer specifically to make pesto! I freeze it to use throughout the year. It’s the BEST! Check out my Basil Pesto recipe to get all the details!

Although I’m partial to my homemade pesto you can surely purchase prepared pesto and you’ll love it!

How to make monkey bread

Making this monkey bread is almost as easy as making pesto on bread!

  • a baking dish with slices of butter
  • a baking dish with melted butter, pesto, salt and pepper
  • a baking dish with pesto coated white roll quarters
  • a baking dish with pesto coated rolls sprinkled with grated mozzarella cheese
  1. Thaw Rhodes rolls only until they are soft enough to cut into quarters with scissors.
  2. Slice butter and set it in 9” x 9” pan.  Melt butter.
  3. Add pesto, garlic paste, salt and pepper to baking dish. Stir.
  4. Cut rolls into quarters and set in baking dish.
  5. Toss to coat with basil butter mixture.
  6. Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese. Gently toss.
  7. Sprinkle tops of bread with grated parmesan cheese.
  8. Cover with greased plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size.
  9. Bake for 15-18 minutes at 375 degrees.
a piece of pull apart bread being dipped in marinara

What can I serve my monkey bread with?

This bread is best served while it’s still nice and warm…straight from the oven! We love it served with Steakhouse Shrimp Salad, Lemon Pesto Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken, Fresh Creamy Tomato Soup, Cheesy Chicken Potato Soup, Make Ahead Ravioli Casserole, and pretty much any other Italian food!

It’s delicious as is but dipping it in warm marinara sauce takes it over the top!

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What’s happening on the farm?

We’re between crops so we have a minute to catch our breath.  Justin promised me he’d clean the farm up this year and thank heavens because I have to look the other way when I’m wandering around out there.

The other day I was working in my yard and Carson beckoned me! Apparently he needed help replacing the door in his bull wagon. I’m not sure if he really needed help or just wanted company. Either way, it took two hours longer to mow the lawn than it should of, BUT I got to hang out with one of my favorite peeps so it’s all good! The lawn can wait!

a spatula lifting a serving of cheesy bread from a baking dish

Grab my Cheesy Pesto Monkey Bread Recipe!

It’s summer and even though between crops is our down time we’re still crazy busy. The last place I want to be is stuck in the kitchen. This is a perfect recipe for summer because it’s so easy to make and requires such little time to throw it together.

My family always gathers around for a minute when I make it and THAT is the very best part!

pieces of monkey bread on a white napkin with a dish of marinara sauce and basil

Cheesy Pesto Monkey Bread

Cheesy Pesto Monkey Bread is packed with flavor and plenty of gooey cheese! Serve it as an appetizer or with soup, salad, or main dishes!
4.5 from 2 votes
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Course: Bread
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Amy Engberson

Ingredients

  • 10 Rhodes Rolls
  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 1/2 c. basil pesto
  • 1 clove garlic minced or 1/2 tsp. garlic paste
  • salt & pepper
  • 1/2 c. mozzarella cheese grated
  • 1/4 c. parmesan cheese grated

Instructions

  • 1.      Thaw Rhodes rolls only until they are soft enough to cut into quarters with scissors.
  • 2.      Slice butter and set it in 9” x 9” pan. Melt butter.
  • 3.      Add pesto, garlic paste, salt and pepper to baking dish. Stir.
  • 4.      Cut rolls into quarters and set in baking dish.
  • 5.      Toss to coat with basil butter mixture.
  • 6.      Sprinkle with grated mozzarella cheese. Gently toss.
  • 7.      Sprinkle tops of bread with grated parmesan cheese.
  • 8.      Cover with greased plastic wrap. Let rise until doubled in size. Rising time will depending on the temperature of your kitchen. It typically takes about an hour.
  • 9.      Bake for 18-20 minutes at 375 degrees.
  • Serve warm with marinara sauce, or extra pesto!

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 452mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
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About Amy Engberson

I live on a dairy with my husband and three boys. Although we are in the business of raising cattle, we really are in the business of raising boys. I am passionate about catching up with each other at meal times. My love language is food. And I hope that my men feel the love in every bite. Read more...

Filed Under: Bread Tagged With: Basil, Monkey Bread, pesto, Pull Apart Bread, Side dish

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  1. Beth Pierce says

    July 1, 2019 at 6:42 pm

    Such a great appetizer for any occasion! Light and fluffy and full of flavor! Delish!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      July 16, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      It really is the BEST appetizer! It’s so easy and always goes in a hurry!

      Reply
  2. Sara Welch says

    July 1, 2019 at 8:35 pm

    What a flavorful and savory appetizer! Love a good pesto recipe! Looking forward to giving this a try!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      July 16, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      Basil pesto is the best! This bread is and easy appetizer and is absolutely divine with tomato soup too!

      Reply
  3. Katerina @ diethood .com says

    July 2, 2019 at 5:34 am

    Oh my goodness, this looks incredibly delicious!!! YUM!!!!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      July 16, 2019 at 7:02 pm

      If you only knew how amazing my house smelled while I was baking this bread! It’s heavenly that’s for sure!

      Reply
  4. Krista says

    July 2, 2019 at 8:58 am

    This is my kind of monkey bread! Delicious!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      July 16, 2019 at 7:04 pm

      Anything with mountains of cheese and easy as homemade bread makes everyone happy!

      Reply
  5. Kim Seghers says

    July 2, 2019 at 9:50 pm

    Your cheesy Pesto Monkey bread looks amazing. I need to try this recipe.

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      July 16, 2019 at 7:00 pm

      Oh my goodness…I can’t wait for you to try it! My kids devoured the whole batch in minutes!

      Reply
  6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

    July 3, 2019 at 7:33 am

    I need to try this immediately, it looks so good!

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    July 9, 2019 at 7:46 pm

    Crusty bread, butter, cheese? Okay I am sold! Thank you for sharing this monkey bread recipe!

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      July 16, 2019 at 6:51 pm

      Cheese! Homeamade bread! What else could you possible need right!

      Reply
  8. Ronda says

    July 20, 2019 at 12:20 pm

    I’m just wondering if it is one head of garlic or one clove? I need to be told what to do 🙂

    Reply
    • Amy Engberson says

      July 22, 2019 at 11:49 am

      Good catch! It’s supposed to be one garlic clove! And I actually like using Gourmet Gardens Garlic Paste https://amzn.to/2XXRk3X {affiliate link} even more than fresh garlic. It’s so handy to squeeze garlic out without having to peel and mince it, and it tastes and smells exactly as it would if I peeled it myself! I can’t recommend this product enough! Hopefully that helps!

      Reply
Hi I’m Amy! Welcome to my stinky farm life where my days are filled with chasing kids and cows! It’s all about simply delicious food around here! If you leave my house hungry…it’s your own fault! Read More..

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