19 Pull-Apart Bread Recipes That Are a Must for Your Next Gathering

When you need something to snack on with your pumpkin spice latte, there’s no question that a slice of this pumpkin pull-apart bread is in order. Canned pumpkin and a generous spoonful of cinnamon give this recipe the best possible fall flavors. Top it off with a sweet cinnamon glaze, and you might not be able to stop at just one piece.

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Brunch or dessert? This yummy pull-apart bread can be both. Top off the flaky bread dough with chopped pears, brown sugar, and cardamom for a treat that’s perfect for fall. While it’s still warm, drizzle on the cozy maple syrup icing and be sure to nab your slice.

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Even the most dedicated cheese-lovers out there will agree that we couldn’t possibly add any more to this cheesy pull-apart bread. Three different types of cheese (Fontina, mozzarella, and Parmesan) guarantee that any piece you steal off this loaf will result in an epic cheese pull. But as much as we love cheese, this recipe isn’t ALL cheese—it also has Italian sausage mixed in, plus basil pesto for dipping.

We look forward to fall’s arrival every year because it means we can make this apple pull-apart bread again. Fresh apple slices alternated with cinnamon-spiced biscuit dough (yes, canned biscuits are the not-so-secret ingredient here) make a warm, gooey, delicious treat at breakfast or brunch. For a little added decadence, stir up a batch of cream cheese icing to drizzle on top.

Mix in the last of your fresh summer blueberries with cinnamon-spiced monkey bread for a summer-meets-fall brunch treat. Baked blueberries aren’t the only thing making this biscuit pull-apart bread super moist and juicy: Before baking, pour a mix of melted butter, rum, and vanilla over the entire loaf. Serve with a few shreds of orange zest on top for an added burst of citrus.

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Start your day by pairing your cup of coffee with this cocoa-filled pull-apart bread. To make the chocolate flavor even richer, add a scoop of espresso powder to the dough before baking. Naturally, pull-apart bread is all about the toppings. This one has maple syrup icing, sprinkles of cinnamon-sugar, and toasted almonds to make it utterly irresistible.

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The best thing about this cheesy bacon pull-apart bread is that it can fit in at any meal of the day. It could easily serve as a savory addition to brunch, but it wouldn’t be out of place as a late-night party snack, either. It's a lot easier than baking your own bread from scratch, too. All you need to do to throw together this savory snack is mix up the filling, spread it onto a purchased baguette-style bread, and bake.

When you’re the designated brunch host for the week, pulling together a mouthwatering meal on a weekend morning can definitely be stressful. Enter this overnight pull-apart bread. Prep the dough the night before, then let it rise in the fridge overnight. In the morning, all you have to do is layer the strips of dough with melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon, and bake.

Although these pull-apart rolls look just like cinnamon rolls, they taste like all of your favorite fall treats. Here we speed up the process a little by starting with refrigerated breadsticks. But instead of sprinkling them with cinnamon, use brown sugar and pumpkin spice. To make these mini rolls extra ooey-gooey and delicious, drizzle them with a mix of butter and maple syrup.

Pesto isn’t just for pasta. This pull-apart bread made in your trusty slow cooker is made with refrigerated biscuits covered with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Enjoy every delicious bite of your savory pull-apart bread with a serving of marinara sauce on the side.

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This sweet pull-apart bread is definitely more dessert than brunch. Many monkey bread recipes are topped with a gooey caramel sauce, but this recipe takes it a step further: Each bite of biscuit dough has a chocolate-covered caramel tucked inside! Your guests will love the melty sweet surprise once they bite in.

Have everyone cheering for the food at your next tailgate party with this cheesy chicken-bacon-ranch pull-apart bread. Stuff portions of plain or whole-wheat frozen bread dough with our delicious chicken filling, dip in butter, and stack in a tube pan. Serve warm with your favorite dressing—ranch!

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This monkey bread is packed with so many superstar ingredients, we almost don’t know where to start. Every bite of this pull-apart bread ends up being the perfect blend of savory and sweet, thanks to crispy bacon and a rich brown sugar and maple-nut butter sauce. And if that’s not enough reason to dive fork-first into this recipe, we also added chopped pecans and golden raisins on top.

If you crave savory instead of sweet in the mornings, whip up a batch of this breakfast pull-apart bread to start your day on the right note. This homemade bread recipe is mixed with common pizza ingredients such as Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, pesto, and melty mozzarella cheese. It serves 10, but even if you have a smaller crowd, there’ll be no trouble making every last bit disappear.

Rather than making these for breakfast or brunch, serve these pull-apart bread rolls tonight at your dinner table. Bake up a big batch, then let everyone at the table pull off a roll (or two) to enjoy with pasta night. To turn this pull-apart bread recipe into an appetizer or party snack, just serve them warm alongside marinara.

Turn pizza into a warm party appetizer with this easy pizza pull-apart bread. Each pizza bite has a cube of mozzarella cheese inside, and we layered more mozzarella and pepperoni slices between each dough ball. Serve with a big bowl of marinara sauce for dunking, and you’ll be ready to toss your takeout menus after the first bite.

Benne (an African word for sesame) makes the perfect name for this pull-apart bread created by cookbook authors Carla Hall and Genevieve Ko. This pull-apart recipe from scratch is filled with herbs and topped with a blend of white and black sesame seeds. Its wreath-like shape will make the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings.

This skillet recipe will make the perfect appetizer for game nights at home. Our homemade pull-apart pretzel bread goes along the edges of a cast-iron skillet while the center is filled with a cheesy dipping sauce. Did we mention there's beer, two types of cheese (cheddar and mozzarella), and cream cheese involved?

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Turn classic pigs-in-a-blanket into delicious pull-apart bread. Refrigerated crescent rolls are wrapped up with pickles, cheese, and hot dogs inside before being layered into a bundt pan. Once baked to golden-brown perfection, serve with ketchup and mustard.