When Santa comes calling, good boys and girls know that the Jolly Fat Man needs sustenance and plenty of it. We asked five prominent New Orleans musical performers to provide a seasonal recipe befitting a celebrity of Mr. Claus’ status and appetite.

Ingrid Lucia’s XX Monkey Bread

Perfect for Christmas breakfast—serve some eggs and bacon on the side. This is better than the best cinnamon roll you ever had!!!

FOR MONKEY BREAD

4 packages of refrigerator b...