Thanksgiving deserves bread that stands out, not something forgettable on the side. These recipes are easy to make, packed with flavor, and guaranteed to upstage the usual rolls. They work with everything on your table, from turkey to stuffing, and give you the option of sweet or savory.
Pumpkin Seed Nut Bread
Pumpkin seed nut bread is dense and hearty, making it a great side for Thanksgiving soups or salads. Packed with fall flavor, it’s as easy to make as it is to eat.
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Sweet Potato Biscuits
Sweet potato biscuits are fluffy, buttery, and packed with fall flavor. They’re quick to bake and a great way to upgrade the breadbasket for your holiday meal.
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Vegan Gluten-Free Cornbread
Vegan and gluten-free cornbread doesn’t skimp on flavor. It’s lightly sweet and bakes up perfect for serving with soup, chili, or even on its own.
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Granola Pear Bread
Granola pear bread is hearty and just lightly sweet, making it great for breakfast or a snack. It’s easy to bake and brings something different to the Thanksgiving spread.
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Apple Streusel Bread
Apple streusel bread is topped with a crumbly cinnamon topping and drizzled with icing. It’s perfect for adding a little sweetness to your Thanksgiving meal without too much effort.
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Sweet Potato Raisin Bread
Sweet potato raisin bread bakes up hearty and lightly sweet, perfect for breakfast toast or Thanksgiving dinner. It’s a cozy fall bread that’s easy to make and great to share.
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Pumpkin Streusel Bread
Pumpkin streusel bread combines moist pumpkin bread with a crumbly cinnamon topping. It’s a great fall treat that works for dessert or the breadbasket.
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Cranberry Orange Bread
Cranberry orange bread brings a sweet citrus glaze and tangy cranberries to your Thanksgiving table. It’s a perfect quick bread that adds a fresh, seasonal flavor to the lineup.
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Pumpkin Banana Chocolate Chip Bread
Pumpkin banana chocolate chip bread is sweet enough for dessert but light enough for breakfast. It’s a great Thanksgiving treat that feels festive and indulgent without too much effort.
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Sweet Potato Banana Muffins
Sweet potato banana muffins bake up moist and hearty, perfect for breakfast or snacking. They’re quick to whip up and add a fall twist to any meal.
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Pumpkin Corn Muffins
Pumpkin corn muffins balance sweet and savory, making them a great side for Thanksgiving soups, stews, or even breakfast. Easy to bake and perfect for the holiday season.
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Perfect Popovers
These golden, airy popovers are a great way to switch things up from plain dinner rolls. With just a single pan, you’ll have a table-ready bread that feels fancy but is super simple to make.
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Chocolate Sourdough Bread
Chocolate sourdough bread brings a sweet and rich twist to the table. It’s perfect for Thanksgiving when you want bread that feels a bit extra without extra effort.
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Sourdough Bread Bowl
These sourdough bread bowls are perfect for serving soups or stews and make an edible upgrade to your Thanksgiving bread game. Bonus: fewer dishes since you’re eating the bowl!
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Best Sweet Potato Cornbread
Sweet potato cornbread is packed with fall vibes and bakes up moist and flavorful. It’s a great way to break out of the dinner roll rut while keeping things easy and crowd-pleasing.
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Cheddar Drop Biscuits
These cheddar drop biscuits skip the dairy but not the flavor. Quick to mix and bake, they’re a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving spread without adding extra cleanup.
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Glazed Cinnamon Bread
Glazed cinnamon bread gives you all the cinnamon roll flavors with none of the hassle. Quick to make and a great addition to the breadbasket, this one’s sure to be a hit.
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Cranberry Pecan Bread
Cranberry pecan bread packs fall flavors into an easy-to-make loaf. It’s great for Thanksgiving when you want something festive but not the same old rolls.
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Best Jiffy Cornbread
Jiffy cornbread gets an upgrade with sour cream and butter, turning it into a moist, flavorful bread that’s perfect for Thanksgiving. Easy to bake, even easier to eat.
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Preserved Lemon & Rosemary Sourdough Bread
This sourdough bread with preserved lemon and rosemary brings a bold, fresh flavor to your table. It’s a great way to add something different to the Thanksgiving breadbasket.
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Cranberry Wild Rice Bread
Cranberry wild rice bread combines sweet honey and hearty wild rice for a loaf that’s great for Thanksgiving and beyond. It’s easy to bake and looks as good as it tastes.
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Sweet Corn Muffins
Sweet corn muffins bake up light and tender, making them a perfect side for your Thanksgiving meal. They freeze well too, so you can make them ahead and focus on other dishes.
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Apple Fritter Bread
Apple fritter bread smells like heaven while it bakes and brings a crispy streusel topping to your bread lineup. It’s a great way to sneak a little dessert onto the Thanksgiving table.
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Rustic Gluten-Free Cornbread
This gluten-free cornbread is baked right in a cast iron skillet, giving it that perfect crust. It’s a great way to serve a classic without the usual rolls.
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Cast Iron Sweet Cornbread
Cast iron sweet cornbread walks the line between side dish and dessert. It’s perfectly sweet without being over the top and is baked in one pan, so cleanup is a breeze.
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Fall Focaccia with Bell Pepper
Fall focaccia is not only great to eat but also fun to make. Decorate it with bell peppers to create a festive centerpiece that doubles as a crowd-pleasing bread.
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Caramel Apple Amish Friendship Bread
Caramel apple Amish friendship bread turns your bread starter into a dessert-like loaf. Perfect for sharing at Thanksgiving or keeping all to yourself.
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Garlic Bread
Air fryer garlic bread is ready in just 10 minutes and tastes perfectly buttery and crisp. It’s a quick, great side that beats store-bought options any day.
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Ligurian Focaccia
Ligurian focaccia brings crispy edges, a fluffy center, and a drizzle of olive oil to the table. It’s great for snacking or serving alongside your Thanksgiving feast.
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Cranberry Nut Bread
Cranberry nut bread is a no-knead recipe that even bread newbies can handle. With a crusty finish and a hint of sweetness, it’s a great Thanksgiving upgrade.
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Air Fryer Garlic Bread
Air fryer garlic bread is crispy, buttery, and gone in seconds. It’s great for saving time on Thanksgiving while delivering big flavor.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
