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Repeat layers."},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately invert onto a serving platter. Serve warm. Refrigerate leftovers."}],"recipeYield":"1 loaf (12 servings)","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Taste Recipes Editorial Team"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 467 calories","fatContent":"24g fat (10g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"41mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"625mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"56g carbohydrate (26g sugars","fiberContent":"1g fiber)","proteinContent":"10g protein. 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Cost per loaf halved from about $8 to $3-4.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-01-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedBone"},"reviewBody":"My whole family loved this bread. It was so hard to walk away from it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-07","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeChilli"},"reviewBody":"I made this for work and they loved it. It is a great dunking cake.I don't think you need 1\/2 cup sugar with the cinnamon I would use 1\/8cup","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-11-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"PurpleCocktail"},"reviewBody":"My hubby and daughter both said these were delicious! I made homemade biscuits, but otherwise made as directed. Thanks for sharing!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-08-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCoathanger"},"reviewBody":"I have been making this for ages. Came from one of Paula Deen's cookbooks and was called Gorilla Bread (according to Paula it kicks monkey bread's butt.)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-04-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldLocomotive"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and easy! I made this Saturday night and refrigerated it overnight until I baked it Sunday morning, and it turned out great. But remember (as I did NOT) that if your cake pan has a dark interior finish, set your oven 25 degrees cooler.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-12","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenScooter"},"reviewBody":"This was such a treat for this Valentine's Day weekend. The only thing I did differently was added a couple tsp of powedered sugar and 1\/2 tsp of vanilla to the cream cheese for a more cheesecake taste. I loved how this was like a donut\/cinnamon roll\/stuffed french toast. Being really really sweet ,I think next time I may lesson the yummy buttery brown sugar glaze. This is a winner!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedStrawberry"},"reviewBody":"This is usually called Gorilla Bread which I made many times with the added sugar and vanilla in the cream cheese. I've also made it in a round and rectagular pans, you just have to ajdust the time.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveTag"},"reviewBody":"Easy and Delicious!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPretzel"},"reviewBody":"I just found this recipe in our Alabama Living Electric Co-op Newsletter. It was called Christmas Morning Monkey Bread. I tried it like the recipe calls for the first time and everyone loved it. When I made it for Christmas breakfast I cut the creamcheese into smaller cubes and used 4 cans of biscuits and cut each biscuit into fourths. Everyone still loved it. I like the smaller cubes of cream cheese better. I wil try it with a savory garlic and cheese for a dinner bread like suggested. This is a recipe that my 17 year old daughter wants when she moves out on her own when she is old enough to start her own recipe collection.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanPretzel"},"reviewBody":"I forgot to mention that this was in the December 2010 issue of Alabama Living","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-27","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenPopsicle"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is so simple to make and really good. I won't use the cream cheese in the future because it doesn't match the sweetness. I will use a small pat of butter instead. My family really like this and it will be added to our \"Favorite Recipes\" file.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenWheel"},"reviewBody":"I really enjoyed this recipe and would like the recipe for the garlic and cheese version please.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveCoffee"},"reviewBody":"Brought this to work to share and it was a hit. I made a couple of changes. I dredged each biscuit in cinnamon and sugar after flattening them and then added 2 Tbls of sugar to the cream cheese and put a dollop in each biscuit.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2006-08-01","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldController"},"reviewBody":"
This is a great recipe and my family asks for it often. I also make it with garlic, some herbs and shredded cheddar cheese. I mix the garlic and herbs with the melted butter and sprinkle the cheddar between layers and over the top.<\/p>","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-16","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueCherries"},"reviewBody":"I didn't have much time, so I made it in a 9x 13 pan and it had to bake about 30 minutes. It was very good the first day, but after that it looses taste.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-02-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldUmbrella"},"reviewBody":"Tried this out for Superbowl Sunday as the start of the Feast, it was gone in moments! Very, Very Good, Very quick & easy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-01-25","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenDog"},"reviewBody":"I make this in a 9x13 all the time Bake 350 for 20 minutes and invert to a foil lined jellyroll pan, easy clean up and turns out great!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-03-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldFlask"},"reviewBody":"My friend and I made this tiday and it was sooo good. The only thing we didn't put in it was the walnuts. 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