Description
Spicy Jalapeño Cheddar Monkey Bread Minis are bite-sized, savory treats bursting with sharp cheddar cheese, pickled jalapeños, crispy bacon, and aromatic herbs. Baked in a muffin tin to golden perfection, these mini breads deliver a perfect blend of spicy, cheesy, and smoky flavors ideal for parties, snacks, or game day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 4 (8-count) Pillsbury Grands Biscuits, each cut into 6 pieces
- ⅔ cup butter, melted
- 2 tsp dried parsley
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp basil
- ⅔ cup diced pickled jalapeños (or mix with fresh for extra heat)
- 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup chopped crispy bacon
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- Dash of smoked paprika for depth
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pans: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 12-cup muffin tin or mini bundt pans thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Mix Biscuit Pieces and Seasonings: In a large mixing bowl, combine the biscuit pieces with melted butter. Add dried parsley, oregano, basil, diced pickled jalapeños, garlic powder, and a dash of smoked paprika. Stir gently to coat all biscuit pieces evenly with the butter and seasonings.
- Add Cheese, Bacon, and Green Onions: Fold in the finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese along with the chopped crispy bacon and green onions. Mix until these ingredients are well distributed throughout the biscuit mixture.
- Fill the Pans: Evenly divide the mixture into the prepared muffin tin or mini bundt pans. Press the mixture gently to compact the pieces, ensuring the flavors meld together during baking.
- Bake: Place the pans into the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 20 minutes, or until the monkey breads are golden brown and the cheese is bubbly on top.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the mini monkey breads to cool slightly in the pans before carefully removing them. Serve them warm alongside ranch dressing or sour cream for dipping.
Notes
- For extra heat, mix fresh jalapeños with the pickled ones or substitute entirely with fresh.
- Ensure the muffin tins or bundt pans are well greased to make removal easy.
- These mini monkey breads are best served warm to enjoy the melty cheese and crispy texture.
- Make ahead by assembling the mixture in pans and refrigerating; bake fresh when ready to serve.
- Substitute bacon with vegetarian bacon options to make it vegetarian-friendly.
