CHEESY MONKEY BREAD

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Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 pound Monterey Jack
1 ounce parmesan cheese
1/4 cup cold unsalted butter
1 piece shallot - chopped
4 cloves garlic finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound pizza dough cut into 1 inch pieces

Steps:

Coarsely shred both cheeses on the large holes of a box grater. Coarsely shred butter on the large holes of box grater. Toss cheeses, butter, shallot, garlic, parsley, and red pepper in a medium bowl; season generously with salt and pepper. Transfer one-third of cheese mixture to a small bowl; set aside. Add dough pieces, a few at a time, to remaining cheese mixture in original bowl and toss gently to coat. Lightly coat a medium skillet with nonstick spray. Arrange dough in skillet in an even layer; pour any leftover cheese mixture in bowl over. Let sit in a warm place until beginning to puff slightly, 30-40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 375°. Bake bread until top is lightly browned and cheese is melted, 18-22 minutes. Top bread with reserved cheese mixture. Continue to bake until edges of bread are golden brown and firm and cheese is melted and oozing, 10-15 minutes more. Serve hot.