Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

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Prep Time: 30 Min | Cook Time: 1 hrs

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)

 

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  1. 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.

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