Savory Italian Mini Pull-Aparts

Savory/sweet, rich, delicious perfection. Here’s a mini-sized version of a classic Pull-Apart that’s perfect for divvying up between lots of little kids at snacktime (grown-up kids, too!).

To make Savory Italian Monkey Bread Mini Pull-Aparts you will need:

2 cups Kix® cereal

2 teaspoons Italian seasoning

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

6 tablespoons butter

1 can (16.3 oz) Pillsbury® Grands!® Homestyle refrigerated original biscuits

1 cup pizza sauce, heated

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray.

Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet to measure 1/2 cup.

In small bowl, mix crushed cereal, the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese; set aside.

In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter on High about 1 minute or until melted.

Separate dough into 8 biscuits; cut each biscuit into 6 pieces.

Dip each piece in melted butter, then coat with cereal mixture; shake off excess.

Place 4 biscuit pieces in each muffin cup.

Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool 1 minute; remove from pan. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping.

Savory Italian Monkey Bread Minis Full Recipe

Prep Time: 30 Minutes

Start to Finish: 50 Minutes

12 servings

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 12 regular-size muffin cups with cooking spray. Place cereal in resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag and finely crush with rolling pin or meat mallet to measure 1/2 cup.

2. In small bowl, mix crushed cereal, the Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder and Parmesan cheese; set aside. In small microwavable bowl, microwave butter on High about 1 minute or until melted.

3. Separate dough into 8 biscuits; cut each biscuit into 6 pieces. Dip each piece in melted butter, then coat with cereal mixture; shake off excess. Place 4 biscuit pieces in each muffin cup.

4. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 1 minute; remove from pan. Serve warm with pizza sauce.

Tip: Get creative with your seasonings—you can make these as simple or unique as you choose.