Prep Time: 30 Min | Cook Time: 1 hrs
- Ingredients
For the Monkey Bread:
• 2 cans (8 rolls each) Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls (with icing packets)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 6-8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• Wagyu Beef Tallow
For the Cream Cheese Glaze:
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2-3 tbsp milk (adjust for consistency)
Items used in the video
- Instructions
Prep the Smoker
• Preheat your smoker to 350°F. Use a mild wood like pecan or cherry for a subtle, sweet smoke.
2. Prepare the Cinnamon Rolls
• Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and set aside. Save the icing packets for later.
3. Make the Coating
• In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, and cinnamon.
• Toss the cinnamon roll pieces in the sugar mixture until well coated.
4. Assemble the Monkey Bread
• Grease a Bundt pan or large cast iron skillet w/ Wagyu beef tallow.
• Layer the coated cinnamon roll pieces in the pan, sprinkling chopped bacon (and nuts if using) between layers.
• Drizzle melted butter over the top.
5. Smoke the Monkey Bread
• Place the Bundt pan in your smoker and smoke for 30-40 minutes, or until the bread is golden, puffed, and cooked through.
• Let cool for 5-10 minutes before flipping the Bundt pan onto a plate.
6. Make the Cream Cheese Glaze
• Beat cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
• Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until creamy.
• Gradually add milk to reach a pourable consistency.
7. Finish and Serve
• Drizzle the warm monkey bread with the cream cheese glaze and the reserved Pillsbury icing packets for extra sweetness.
• Sprinkle with more bacon crumbles on top for a finishing touch.