Mini Garlic Monkey Bread is a quick, buttery, and irresistible twist on classic garlic bread. Made with refrigerated biscuit dough, fresh garlic, herbs, and melted butter, these bite-sized breads come together in just 10 minutes of prep time and bake to golden perfection in the oven.
Each mini bread is soft and fluffy on the inside with a lightly crispy exterior, packed with garlicky, buttery flavor and a hint of Parmesan cheese. They look impressive enough for entertaining but are incredibly easy to prepare.
These mini garlic breads are perfect for holiday dinners, family gatherings, game days, or quick weeknight meals. And fair warning—they disappear fast, so you might want to make extra!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 20 minutes total
- Made with simple, store-bought biscuit dough
- Perfect side dish for pasta, soups, or holiday meals
- Buttery, garlicky, and incredibly flavorful
- Easy enough for beginner cooks
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) tube refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin or coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Cut the Biscuit Dough
Separate the biscuits and cut each one into eight small pieces, creating about 64 dough pieces.
3. Prepare the Garlic Butter
In a large bowl, whisk together:
- melted butter
- Parmesan cheese
- minced garlic
- oregano
- basil
- parsley
- salt
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the butter mixture for brushing later.
4. Coat the Dough
Add the biscuit pieces to the bowl and gently toss them until they are fully coated in the garlic butter mixture.
5. Fill the Muffin Tin
Place 5–6 pieces of dough into each muffin cup.
Press one extra piece gently into the center using your fingertips.
6. Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 8–10 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown.
7. Finish and Serve
Remove from the oven and immediately brush with the reserved garlic butter mixture.
Serve warm.
Tips for Success
Use fresh garlic
Fresh garlic provides the best flavor and aroma.
Don’t overcrowd the muffin cups
Leaving a little space allows the bread to rise and bake evenly.
Serve immediately
These mini breads taste best when warm and freshly baked.
Add extra Parmesan
Sprinkle more cheese on top before baking for an extra cheesy crust.
Variations
Cheesy Garlic Monkey Bread
Add mozzarella cubes inside the dough pieces before baking.
Spicy Version
Add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the garlic butter mixture.
Herb Lover’s Version
Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme.
Pizza Style
Add Italian seasoning and a little marinara sauce for dipping.
Storage and Reheating
Refrigeration
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 2–3 days.
Reheating
Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes or in the microwave for about 20 seconds.
What to Serve with Mini Garlic Monkey Bread
These mini breads pair perfectly with:
- Spaghetti or pasta dishes
- Creamy soups
- Caesar salad
- Lasagna
- Roasted vegetables
They’re also perfect as party appetizers or game day snacks