Description
Savory cheeseburger monkey bread delivers ultimate comfort with pull-apart cheesy goodness packed into every delectable bite. Quick and irresistible, you’ll crave this crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines classic burger flavors in a shareable, mouthwatering treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 1 cup (236 milliliters) shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 cup (118 milliliters) shredded mozzarella cheese
Base and Seasoning:
- 2 cans (16.3 ounces / 462 grams each) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) diced onions
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) diced green bell peppers
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Garnish:
- 0.25 cup (59 milliliters) sliced green onions
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and thoroughly coat a bundt pan with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef completely, then drain excess fat.
- Add crumbled bacon, diced onions, green bell peppers, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the beef. Cook for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften, then remove from heat and let slightly cool.
- Cut each biscuit into quarters and mix thoroughly with the prepared beef mixture in a large mixing bowl, ensuring even coating.
- Create the first layer in the bundt pan by spreading half of the biscuit-beef mixture, then sprinkle half of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese evenly across the surface.
- Add the remaining biscuit-beef mixture as the second layer, topping with the rest of the cheese to create a complete coverage.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the bread looks fully cooked.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully invert onto a serving platter.
- Garnish with sliced green onions for a fresh touch, then pull apart and serve immediately while warm and cheese is melted.
Notes
- Customize the meat mix by using ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option.
- Control sodium intake by choosing low-sodium bacon and reducing added salt during seasoning.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like pepper jack or Swiss for unique flavor profiles.
- Make the dish vegetarian by substituting meat with plant-based crumbles or sautéed mushrooms for a hearty alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg