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Greek Yogurt Monkey Bread Casserole Recipe

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This Greek Yogurt Monkey Bread Casserole is a delightful twist on the classic monkey bread, featuring a soft, sticky dough made with thick Greek yogurt and coated in a warm cinnamon-sugar mixture. Baked to golden perfection and finished with a luscious maple-sweetened Greek yogurt glaze, this casserole is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a comforting dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute whole wheat or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 1 3/4 cups thick Greek yogurt (5% fat; can substitute sour cream or non-dairy yogurt)

Coating

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (can replace with white sugar or coconut sugar)
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon (or substitute nutmeg, allspice, or pumpkin spice)

Drizzle

  • 1 tbsp maple syrup (can substitute honey, agave, caramel sauce, or sugar-free alternatives)
  • Leftover cinnamon-sugar coating

Glazing

  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt (can substitute cream cheese or coconut yogurt for vegan)
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly grease it with oil to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tbsp baking powder, and 3/4 tsp salt. Stir thoroughly to blend these dry ingredients.
  3. Add Greek Yogurt and Form Dough: Add 1 3/4 cups thick Greek yogurt to the dry mix. Use a spatula to combine, and switch to kneading with oiled hands if the dough feels too thick. Continue kneading until you have a sticky, cohesive dough ball.
  4. Divide Dough into Balls: Break the dough into 18-20 small, equal-sized balls for even cooking and coating.
  5. Prepare Cinnamon-Sugar Coating: In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup brown sugar with 1 tbsp cinnamon until well blended.
  6. Coat Dough Balls: Roll each dough ball thoroughly in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated, then place them in the prepared baking dish, arranging them to touch each other.
  7. Press Dough Balls Together: Gently press each coated dough ball so they are snug and touching, which helps the bread bake into a pull-apart casserole.
  8. Prepare Drizzle Mixture: Stir 1 tbsp maple syrup into the leftover cinnamon-sugar coating to create a sticky drizzle.
  9. Drizzle Over Dough Balls: Pour the maple syrup-cinnamon sugar drizzle evenly over the dough balls in the baking dish.
  10. Bake Monkey Bread: Place the baking dish in the center of the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Make the Glaze: While the monkey bread bakes, combine 1 tbsp Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp maple syrup in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
  12. Cool and Glaze: Remove the baked monkey bread from the oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes. Once slightly cooled, spread the maple-sweetened Greek yogurt glaze evenly over the top.
  13. Serve: Serve warm as a sweet breakfast casserole or dessert, enjoying the gooey, cinnamon-spiced layers with a creamy glaze.

Notes

  • Use oiled hands when kneading the dough to prevent sticking.
  • You can substitute the Greek yogurt with sour cream or a plant-based yogurt with similar fat content for a vegan option.
  • Whole wheat or gluten-free flours can be used instead of all-purpose flour but may affect texture slightly.
  • Adjust sweetness by choosing your preferred sugar substitute for both coating and drizzle.
  • The glaze can be replaced with cream cheese or coconut yogurt for richer or vegan variations.
  • This casserole is best served warm but can be reheated gently before serving.

Keywords: monkey bread, breakfast casserole, Greek yogurt dessert, cinnamon sugar bread, pull-apart bread, easy breakfast, baked monkey bread

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