yes, this came out of a can and I am not ashamed

Let me begin by saying, this is not from scratch, not even remotely.  I’ve thrown scratch out the window and replaced it with ease these past couple of months… I’ll tell you what, this pregnancy thing is not all it’s cracked up to be… I’m 35 1/2 weeks preggo and I think I’ve spent more time at the doctor’s office and hospital in the past week than I have in my own home.  I’m finding high risk (advanced age, remember?) equals tests, testing and more tests, followed by multiple unnecessary freak-outs.  The Hubs has taken over most of the cooking (quite skillfully, might I add) because I’m so physically exhausted by 5PM, it’s all I can do to make my way to the sofa and curl up on the preggo pillow (a lifesaver, by the way) to watch Big Bang Theory re-runs.

35 weeks, 3 days…

Mornings, however, are a different story.  I’ve probably had a fitful night filled with uncomfortable sleep in which I get up four or more times to pee or just stretch my aching, expanding bones and joints.  I’ll check the clock and groan with disgust when I find out it’s only 1AM.  I never thought I’d hope for at least 5AM, because, you know, that’s an acceptable time to start your day.  So, by the time 7AM rolls around, I am at my most energized and extremely happy to see daylight.  Which leads me to the shameful no-cook cooking I’ve been doing.  The toaster oven has become my best friend.  English muffin toaster oven pizzas?  Yes, please.  The Hub’s roast chicken from last night, reheated?  Yes, please.  Cookies for 2 (maybe later I will share this one with you)?  Yes, please!!!  I am sure my cheffy friends will be appalled with my cooking efforts during this pregnancy.  I’ve been craving two things; queso dip (thank goodness for Las Palmas down the street) and Pillsbury Grands ginormous cinnamon rolls.

monkey bread in booont form always tastes better

Since it looks like I only have a couple more weeks of pregnancy to go, I’m trying to pack on as many pounds as possible for my underaverage weighted Junior Mint.  This morning, I was visited by long lost friend and felt compelled to make monkey bread, you know, for the baby.  I use the word “made” loosely because this recipe requires only two ingredients.  Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon rolls out of a can and butter – but OMG is it ever good.

yep, that’s it. shameful.

First things first, pre-heat your oven to 350.  Grease a bundt pan with butter or cooking spray.  Crack open your Grands Cinnamon rolls and start unrolling them.  Reserve the canned icing for an after-baking shellacking.  Cut each roll into thirds, then re-roll them into tiny cinnamon rolls.

licking fingers at this point is totally acceptable

Place the tiny rolls into your greased bundt pan, packing them in as closely as possible, then add little pats of butter overtop of the rolls.

butter makes everything better

Place in oven at 350 for 35-45 minutes.  Mine took about 40 minutes total baking time.  When the monkey bread is finished, it will be browned on top.

smells so good in here

Let the bread cool for 10 minutes, then invert your bundt pan onto a plate.  Spread the reserved icing over top of the monkey bread and let it naturally drizzle down the sides.  Serve with napkins as finger food, as the pieces will easily be pulled off into tiny bite-sized cinnamon rolls.

yummmmmmm, pull-a-partable!

Monkey Bread
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 35-45 minutes
Serves: 6-8 people

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• 2 cans Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed

Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 and grease a bundt pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.  Open cans of cinnamon rolls and set aside icing for later use.
2. Unroll each individual roll and cut into thirds.  Re-roll the thirds individually to form tiny cinnamon rolls and place into greased bundt pan.
3. Dot top of rolls with cubed butter.
4. Bake at 350 for 35-45 minutes, or until browned on top.
5. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
6. Invert the bundt pan onto a plate and spread reserved canned icing overtop of monkey bread, allowing it to ooze down the sides of the cake.
7. Serve as pullable finger food!