BACON MONKEY BREAD

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My daughters made this ring when they were in 4-H, and we've enjoyed the recipe for many years. Handy refrigerated biscuits get a holiday spin combined with other tasty, colorful ingredients.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/2 pound bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion, optional
1/4 cup chopped green pepper, optional
1 tube (16.3 ounces) large refrigerated flaky biscuits
1/3 cup butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Combine bacon with cheese and, if desired, onion and green pepper. Cut biscuits into quarters; add to bacon mixture. Stir in butter and toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 10-in. tube pan., Bake until browned, about 30 minutes. Cool 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 557mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.