When it comes to getting our carb fix, the only thing better than bread is, well, an entire loaf of it with a whole bunch of stuff inside. If you are of the same mind, keep reading: We found a host of delicious and decadent stuffed bread recipes that will impress guests and satisfy sweet and savory cravings alike.
20 Stuffed Bread Recipes For Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner & Beyond
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Published Sep 12, 2023
Photo: Nico Schinco/Styling: Erin McDowell
1. Mozzarella-Stuffed Pizza Bread
- Time Commitment: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <500 calories, kid-friendly
It’s like a stuffed crust pizza, except the pizza is replaced with a few dollops of sun-dried tomato pesto to mimic the flavor. Serve this one up as a party appetizer or as a main alongside a simple salad—either way, the crowd will go wild.
Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell
2. Braided Apple Danish Loaf
- Time Commitment: 14 hours
- Why I Love It: Kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, special-occasion worthy
A sinfully delicious combination of apples, apricot jam and cinnamon give this stuffed loaf loads of flavor. Plus, the surprisingly simple braiding technique promises to score you extra points for presentation. If you want to impress friends and family, this treat fits the bill.
Simply LaKita
3. Cheesy Supreme Pizza Rolls
- Time Commitment: 35 minutes
- Why I Love It: Crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, <500 calories
Here, browned and buttery dinner rolls are a decidedly unfussy substitute for pizza dough. Stuff ‘em with tomato, cheese and all your favorite toppings for an appetizer or entree that’s so quick and satisfying.
Strength and Sunshine
4. Homemade Gluten-Free Copycat Totino's Pizza Rolls
- Time Commitment: 38 minutes
- Why I Love It: Crowd-pleaser, gluten-free, vegan
If you love the pizza roll idea but have a dietary restriction, this gluten-free, vegan and allergy-friendly is a more than adequate substitute.
Feasting at Home
5. Leek Bread
- Time Commitment: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: <500 calories, crowd-pleaser
Feel free to experiment with different cheeses, because pretty much all of them pair well with this combination of melty leeks and thyme stuffed into a crusty loaf of homemade bread. Whichever one you choose, prepare to swoon.
In Mama Maggie's Kitchen
6. Nutella Stuffed Conchas
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: <15 minutes, <10 ingredients, beginner friendly
This Mexican-inspired dessert involves stuffing a sugar-coated sweet bread with Nutella and strawberries. Need we say more?
Strength and Sunshine
7. Gluten-Free Strawberry Stuffed French Toast
- Time Commitment: 6 minutes
- Why I Love It: <15 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegan, gluten-free
French toast without gluten or egg seems like an impossible feat, but this combo of fresh strawberry puree and dairy-free strawberry cream cheese proves otherwise. Best of all, the whole thing takes less than 10 minutes to make, so you can accommodate dietary restrictions and please everyone’s taste buds at brunch in the blink of an eye.
Walking on Sunshine
8. Italian Easter Bread
- Time Commitment: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Why I Love It: Kid-friendly, <500 calories, special-occasion worthy
Give raw eggs a pastel-colored makeover before nestling them into this beautiful and oh-so festive loaf. The bread and the eggs will cook together and you’ll be rewarded with an eye-pleasing end result that’s sure to be the star of your Easter brunch menu.
Recipe Tin Eats
9. Cheese Bread
- Time Commitment: 2 hours
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, kid-friendly
Calling all cheese lovers: This pull-apart loaf is loaded with melty, gooey goodness. Bake it up whenever you’re in the mood for a decadent, savory indulgence.
5 Boys Baker
10. Ham and Cheese Bread Pudding
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
Move over, Croque Madame. This savory twist on a dessert menu staple—featuring ham, Swiss and fresh herbs—results in a casserole-style souffle so tasty it will make all your brunch dreams come true.
The Mediterranean Dish
11. Vegan Mushroom Shawarma Recipe With Tahini
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why I Love It: <30 minutes, vegan, Mediterranean diet-friendly
A Middle Eastern shawarma spice blend is a palate-pleasing complement to the meaty, umami flavor of mushrooms in this filling, vegan-friendly recipe. Anyone in search of a new favorite lunch feature will find what they’re looking for here.
The Butter Half
12. The Best Stuffed French Toast
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why I Love It: <500 calories, <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly
Craving dessert for breakfast? No problem—satisfy your sweet tooth with this easy upgrade on a standard French toast recipe, which boasts a heavenly combo of fresh fruit and everyone’s favorite chocolate spread (Nutella, of course).
In Mama Maggie's Kitchen
13. Apple Empanadas
- Time Commitment: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Why I Love It: Kid-friendly, <500 calories, crowd-pleaser
Dessert empanadas: they’re a thing. Here, the delightfully flaky dough is stuffed with a cinnamon and clove-spiked apple mixture to create a must-try fall dessert.
Simply LaKita
14. Pepperoni Bread
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, kid-friendly
This pizza dough bundle is crisp on the outside, soft in the middle and stuffed with a winning combination of marinara, pepperoni and cheese. Make this one if you love calzones but hate the mess.
Life Made Sweeter
15. Strawberry Banana Bread
- Time Commitment: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: Beginner-friendly, paleo, gluten-free
There’s not too much stuffing involved here—just a row of fresh strawberry slices nestled into the top of a banana bread loaf—but the finished product is flavorful and pretty enough to earn you star baker status.
The Modern Proper
16. Eggnog Pull-Apart Bread
- Time Commitment: 2 hours
- Why I Love It: Crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
Nut-packed, eggnog-spiked and glazed…Cinnabon has nothing on this show-stopping holiday dessert.
A Classic Twist
17. Apple Cinnamon Star Bread
- Time Commitment: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Why I Love It: Special-occasion worthy, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
It’s tasty enough to replace pie on Thanksgiving and pretty enough to be the centerpiece of any holiday spread…until your party guests start tearing it apart, of course. (You might want to snap a few photos of your baking success before you put it up for grabs.)
The Modern Proper
18. Pull Apart Cheese Bread
- Time Commitment: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Why I Love It: Kid-friendly, vegetarian, <500 calories, <10 ingredients
Looking for a carb-loaded companion to soups, pastas and salad? This decadent number is a twist on garlic bread that’s stuffed with green onion, herbs and copious amounts of cheese.
Half-Baked Harvest
19. Cheesy Herb Stuffed Naan
- Time Commitment: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Why I Love It: Crowd-pleaser, make-ahead, Mediterranean-diet friendly
Densely and delightfully packed with a combination of two cheeses (feta and mozz, but you could also try paneer), this Indian-inspired flatbread recipe is an ideal companion to curry.
Broma Bakery
20. Parmesan Pesto Bread
- Time Commitment: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly
The swirls of pesto and parm in this beautifully twisted loaf of bread look fancy, but the whole thing is much easier to pull off than you’d expect. For best results, make your own pesto and go heavy on the cheese.