Campfire Monkey Bread

I have to admit, the first time I made this for my friends, I had never had monkey bread and had no idea how it would turn out.  It was such a hit (devoured in minutes) that it is a must have for at least one breakfast during every camping trip now!

Campfire Monkey Bread
Campfire Monkey Bread – Cinnamon Sugar Bread

Ingredients –

  • Cinnamon Sugar Mix (1 part cinnamon to 3 parts sugar mixed in a zip-lock bag.  I usually do 1 cup sugar to 1/3 cup cinnamon)
    • I will make this before we leave for the trip
  • 1 can of  Pillsbury Grands Original Flaky Biscuits
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar

Instructions –

  1. Line a cast iron page with foil.  I usually double up to ensure easy cleanup.
  2. Remove biscuits from can and cut into fourths.
  3. Add a couple biscuits to cinnamon sugar mix and shake until coated
  4. Add biscuit pieces to the cast iron pan.
  5. Repeat until all biscuits have been coated with cinnamon sugar and lined in the pan.
  6. Melt 1 stick of butter and 1/2 cup of brown sugar in a small pan.  I usually have a small propane grill with me that I will use for this but can do on a campfire as well.  Once melted and mixed together, pour evenly over the biscuits in the pan.  Cover cast iron pan with a layer of foil and put over the campfire in indirect heat.  Make sure the pan is not completely over the flames as this will burn the bottoms more than you want. (A little burnt is bottom gives it a crunchy finish)
  7. Bake for about 45 min to an hour or once all of the biscuits have puffed up and look finished.
  8. Note: This is best cooked over hot coals with a lower flame

Remove from the fire, pull a piece off, and enjoy with a cup of coffee!

I would love feedback! If you have tried this recipe, please rate below and/or comment!

Rating: 5 out of 5.

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I’m Amanda

Welcome! I’m not one for just hot dogs and burgers, so I’ve spent years cooking next-level meals for friends while camping. I make most things in a skillet or a Dutch oven over a campfire.  I like to prep items beforehand and try out new camping hacks along the way. Everything I post is authentically me so I hope you enjoy my recipes!

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