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French onion soup meets monkey bread in this cheesy and savoury snack. A fluffy homemade dough is rolled into small snackable balls, tossed in a mixture of butter, parm and onion powdered, then layered with caramelized onions and loads of Swiss cheese. Need we say more? It’s cheesy, oniony, and absolutely delicious!
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ingredients
Dough
Caramelized Onions
Toppings
directions
![Ingredients for French Onion Monkey Bread](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/french-onion-monkey-bread-ingredients.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Pour the milk into a medium-sized bowl. Stir in the sugar and yeast and let stand for 5 minutes, or until the yeast becomes bubbly on top of the milk. Whisk in the butter and eggs.
In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Create a well in the centre of the flour and pour in the wet ingredients. Bring together into a dough then turn out onto a lightly floured countertop. Knead for 3-5 minutes, until smooth and elastic, then transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
![Dough being kneaded for French Onion Monkey Bread](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/french-onion-monkey-bread-1.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Meanwhile, caramelize the onions by melting butter in a large pan on medium heat. Add the onions and thyme, then cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring often, until the onions are soft, sweet, and browned. Pour in beef stock and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
![Caramelized onions for French Onion Monkey Bread](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/french-onion-monkey-bread-3.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Flatten the dough into an 8-inch square, then cut into small pieces, about 1-inch squares. Roll each dough piece into a rough ball.
![Dough balls for French Onion Monkey Bread](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/french-onion-monkey-bread-2.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
For the toppings, combine melted butter, onion powder, and half the parmesan into a large bowl. Add the dough balls to the bowl and toss to coat in the butter.
![Assembly for French Onion Monkey Bread](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/french-onion-monkey-bread-4.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Place the about ⅓ of the dough balls in the base of a lightly greased bundt pan. Top with ⅓ of the caramelized onions, grated cheese, and remaining parmesan. Repeat twice more.
![Assembly for French Onion Monkey Bread](https://api.vip.foodnetwork.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/french-onion-monkey-bread-5.jpg?w=3840&quality=75)
Cover the bundt pan and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour, until it almost reaches the top of the pan.
Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F.
Uncover the bundt pan and place in the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bread is golden brown.
Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove and enjoy!
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