Indulge in the sweet and savory flavors of maple and bacon with this irresistible Maple Bacon Monkey Bread recipe. Made with layers of fluffy dough balls coated in a sticky maple syrup glaze and sprinkled with crispy bacon, this decadent treat is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. The combination of the rich maple syrup and smoky bacon creates a mouthwatering flavor explosion that will leave everyone craving for more. With its golden-brown crust and gooey center, this monkey bread is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuit dough
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
- In a bowl, mix the granulated sugar and cinnamon together.
- Open the cans of biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into quarters.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted butter and maple syrup.
- Dip each biscuit quarter into the butter and syrup mixture, then roll it in the sugar-cinnamon mixture to coat.
- Place the coated biscuit quarters into the greased bundt pan, layering them evenly.
- Sprinkle half of the crumbled bacon over the first layer of biscuit quarters.
- Repeat the dipping, rolling, and layering process with the remaining biscuit quarters and bacon.
- Pour any remaining butter and syrup mixture over the top of the monkey bread.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow the monkey bread to cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before inverting it onto a serving plate.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Monkey bread is also known as monkey puzzle bread, sticky bread, pinch-me cake, and bubble bread.
The origins of monkey bread can be traced back to Hungary, where it is called aranygaluska.
This recipe adds a delicious twist to traditional monkey bread by incorporating the flavors of maple and bacon.