Obviously you’ll include stuffing or dressing when curating the perfect Thanksgiving menu. But deciding which one to serve with your turkey might be a bit challenging; there are so many great versions to choose from! Whether you decide to stuff your turkey or cook it on the side, we've got all the recipes you need to help you make it perfectly moist and flavorful, from versions flavored with hearty sausage to others that are completely vegan.

There's no better starting place than our test kitchen's best stuffing recipe. It's filled with satisfying ingredients like sausage and mushrooms, plus classic Thanksgiving flavors like onion, celery and lots of chopped herbs. It’s irresistible baked in a casserole dish and served alongside the turkey. And if you're lucky enough to have leftovers, we're sure you won't be disappointed.

Ina cooks her savory-sweet stuffing inside the turkey for maximum flavor.

This nostalgic stuffing is almost like dessert that can be enjoyed during the meal (and after if you want). We’ve added a little vanilla here since it pairs well with the pineapple and is especially great with ham, balancing the sweet with the savory.

Traditional meets tangy with Molly’s pretzel stuffing. She complements the flavor of salty pretzel rolls by incorporating beer, bacon and Dijon mustard.

Whether you're looking for a smaller recipe or just want an overall simplified method, this air fryer sausage stuffing checks all the boxes. We went super classic, using sliced white bread (that's even toasted in the air fryer!), celery, garlic and fresh herbs like sage and thyme. The entire dish comes together in less than hour, making this the perfect stuffing for a low-key Thanksgiving gathering.

For Giada's Italian-style Thanksgiving, she makes stuffing with rustic ciabatta bread mixed with sauteed vegetables and salty pancetta. The earthy chestnuts and savory Parmesan cheese make the dish extra special.

This is the stuffing for mushroom lovers. All the savory flavors of stuffed mushrooms are incorporated into the cubed-bread casserole itself, including sausage, diced bell pepper, scallions, parsley and thyme. Then the top gets covered with individual stuffed mushroom caps for an irresistible presentation that’s bound to wow. Plenty of broth and butter keep the stuffing juicy and moist, while a topping of panko and Parmesan gets wonderfully browned and crispy for a classic stuffing contrast.

This bread stuffing with mixed dried fruit, sage, thyme and parsley makes a great accompaniment for roast turkey.

Earthy wild mushrooms, as well as dried sage and thyme, give Bobby's dressing a deep, rustic flavor.

Growing up in the mid-Atlantic region, my family has always included oysters as a big part of our dining table. This recipe is the perfect way to incorporate these typically uncooked gems into the traditional Thanksgiving spread and pay homage to the early Black oyster farmers of America. The briny and buttery flavor combined with the sweet cornbread is sure to be the talk of the table!

Tyler uses sweet corn muffins to make this stuffing, mixing it with caramelized onions and fresh sage.

Mix dried apricots and dried cranberries into this thyme-scented stuffing with crunchy pecans.

Don't add the chopped garlic to the hot pan at the same time as your vegetables or it will burn. Instead, add it in with the sausage once the vegetables have been cooked and the heat has been lowered — you'll still get all the same wonderful aromatics in your stuffing.

Caramelized plantains lend a rich sweetness to Sunny’s cornbread stuffing.

Crystal Wahpepah says, "It may seem strange to have a dish that speaks to an idealized and commercialized version of Thanksgiving, but those flavors--the rich gaminess of a wild bird, the piquant sweetness of cranberries, the brightness of squash blossoms and the rustic earthiness of the corn--are authentic to this land and to Indigenous foodways. I use a pound of shredded white and dark meat to punctuate every bite of the cornbread with hardiness, and the turkey stock layers in extra richness and warmth. "

Giada’s Italian-style stuffing is made with sweet turkey sausage and jarred chestnuts, plus diced apples and dried cranberries for a little sweetness.

Anne's stuffing is crunchy, sweet and savory, with a little kick from spicy sausage and garlic.

Ree uses three kinds of bread — cornbread, French bread and ciabatta — to add layers of texture and flavor to her stuffing.

Sweet and savory, Ina's stuffing is bursting with fall flavors, with tart apples and dried cranberries mixed with savory sausage. You can use white or sourdough bread, but Ina likes using a French boule, a traditional round loaf.

After your chorizo has been cooking for a bit, add the rest of your vegetables to the same pot so that they soak up all the spicy flavor.

Looking for a Thanksgiving shortcut? Prepare this cheesy bacon stuffing a few days beforehand, then keep it in the fridge until you’re ready to bake. If it looks a little dry, a drizzle of broth or melted butter will do the trick.

Make sure to add plenty of chicken stock to your dressing before putting it in the oven to make sure it stays moist. You can also add more before serving to give the dressing a richer, juicier dimension.

Dress up store-bought cornbread stuffing with cooked veggies, Italian sausage, tart apples, fresh herbs, crunchy pecans and a touch of bourbon.

If you love to improvise then this recipe is for you! It's the perfect base for all your favorite add-ins.

Michael binds his stuffing with a rich cream and egg mixture, instead of just regular chicken stock, so it becomes like a savory bread pudding.

Upgrade prepackaged, pre-seasoned cornbread stuffing for a super-quick, semi-homemade version of a Thanksgiving staple.

Bobby's Throwdown twist on stuffing uses wild rice, along with spicy chorizo and tangy goat cheese.

Add an Italian twist to this American favorite by using soft, slightly sweet panettone bread as the base for his Thanksgiving dressing.

For a quick "Thanksgiving in 60," Rachael uses dolled-up stuffing mix as the base for quick-cooking, individual stuffing muffins.

This stuffing has a special ingredient (bacon) which makes it a total stand-out recipe. Save time by using store-bought corn bread stuffing mix.

Aaron Sanchez makes Mexican flavors sing in this Thanksgiving staple. Cornbread, vegetables and herbs fry up with chorizo before going into the oven. As a garnish, cilantro and cojito cheese add a layer of hearty Mexican flair.

This copycat White Castle stuffing recipe combines two American favorites: hamburgers and stuffing. Packed with flavor and fun, it's sure to shake up your holiday table.

This rich and hearty stuffing is made with beef, pork and Italian sausage — perfect for the meat lovers in your family.

Save time and money by keeping the ends of your old loaves of bread and using them as the base of your stuffing. They will also create a crispier, heartier dish.

Adding porcini mushrooms provides earthy, rich flavors and also guarantees a moist stuffing.

One way to get everyone to eat their Brussels sprouts? Add bacon! No one will be able to resist this tasty, salty side.

Rosemary, currants and hazelnuts work together to give this crowd-pleasing dish a sophisticated fall flavor.

Melty fontina and sharp white cheddar give this stuffing something extra special.

This dish is a classic on New England Thanksgiving tables and this recipe comes straight from a Massachusetts-based chef.

If you're looking for something to swap in for your traditional sausage stuffing, this recipe is it. With two kinds of meat, pickled veggies and sharp provolone cheese, it definitely hits the spot.

Take a cue from the Northwest and share this unique chestnut stuffing with your guests this year. Plus, who can resist more bacon?

Ree bakes up her special herbed cornbread to create her southern style stuffing.

Fresh kale and bell pepper add perfect pops of color to this traditional Southern dish.

Crawfish and cornbread are iconic ingredients in the South and they come together in this reinvented classic.

Hatch chiles are grown exclusively in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico and they bring some heat to this meaty side.

Want to add a sweet note to traditional stuffing? Try adding golden raisins.