85 Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes That Are Full of Flavor
Whether you cook your stuffing in the bird or bake your dressing on the side, it’s a holiday must-have. There's no shortage of ways to make this crowd-pleasing classic so we’ve rounded up all our best ideas — to help you prepare the perfect feast!
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Much Ado About Stuffing
Obviously you’ll include stuffing — or dressing — when you’re curating the perfect Thanksgiving menu. But deciding which stuffing to serve with your turkey might be a bit challenging; there are so many great versions to choose from! Are you craving a gluten-free stuffing, a side filled with sausage or a vegan crowd-pleaser? There's something for everyone in our 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.
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Herb and Apple Stuffing
Ina cooks her savory-sweet stuffing inside the turkey for maximum flavor.
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Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Pancetta
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.
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Air Fryer Sausage Stuffing
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.
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Herb Stuffing with Dried Fruit
This bread stuffing with mixed dried fruit, sage, thyme and parsley makes a great accompaniment for roast turkey.
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Sage Dressing
Earthy wild mushrooms, as well as dried sage and thyme, give Bobby's dressing a deep, rustic flavor.
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Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing
Tyler uses sweet corn muffins to make this stuffing, mixing it with caramelized onions and fresh sage.
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Cranberry-Pecan Wild Rice Stuffing
Mix dried apricots and dried cranberries into this thyme-scented stuffing with crunchy pecans.
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Pretzel Stuffing
Traditional meets tangy with Molly’s pretzel stuffing. She complements the flavor of salty pretzel rolls by incorporating beer, bacon and Dijon mustard.
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Sausage Cornbread Stuffing
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.
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Vegan Stuffing
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Sage, Sausage and Apple Stuffing
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Plantain Stuffing
Caramelized plantains lend a rich sweetness to Sunny’s cornbread stuffing.
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World's Best Cornbread Stuffing
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Turkey Cornbread Stuffing with Cranberries and Squash Blossoms
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. "
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Turkey Sausage and Chestnut Stuffing
Giada’s Italian-style stuffing is made with sweet turkey sausage and jarred chestnuts, plus diced apples and dried cranberries for a little sweetness.
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Sausage, Apple and Walnut Stuffing
Anne's stuffing is crunchy, sweet and savory, with a little kick from spicy sausage and garlic.
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Cornbread Dressing with Pancetta, Apples and Mushrooms
Ree uses three kinds of bread — cornbread, French bread and ciabatta — to add layers of texture and flavor to her stuffing.
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Sausage and Herb 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.
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Chorizo and Collard Green Dressing
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.
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Bacon-Parmesan Stuffing
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.
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Sourdough, Wild Mushroom and Bacon Dressing
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.
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Cornbread Stuffing with Apples and Sausage
Dress up store-bought cornbread stuffing with cooked veggies, Italian sausage, tart apples, fresh herbs, crunchy pecans and a touch of bourbon.
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Basic Stuffing
If you love to improvise then this recipe is for you! It's the perfect base for all your favorite add-ins.
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Cornbread Stuffing
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.
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Three-Bread Stuffing
Upgrade prepackaged, pre-seasoned cornbread stuffing for a super-quick, semi-homemade version of a Thanksgiving staple.
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Wild Rice and Goat Cheese Dressing
Bobby's Throwdown twist on stuffing uses wild rice, along with spicy chorizo and tangy goat cheese.
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Panettone Stuffing
Add an Italian twist to this American favorite by using soft, slightly sweet panettone bread as the base for his Thanksgiving dressing.
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Oyster Stuffing
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Pear-Pecan Stuffing
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Country Bread and Sage Dressing
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Classic Gluten-Free Stuffing
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Cornbread Stuffing
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Apple and Onion Stuffin' Muffins
For a quick "Thanksgiving in 60," Rachael uses dolled-up stuffing mix as the base for quick-cooking, individual stuffing muffins.
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Squash-Shiitake Stuffing
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Mushroom Brioche Stuffing
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Cornbread Stuffing with Ham
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Italian Sausage Stuffing
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Rice Stuffing with Butternut Squash
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Deviled Crab Stuffing
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Southern Stuffing
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Butternut Squash-Mushroom Stuffing
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Cornbread-Andouille Stuffing
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Rosemary Focaccia Stuffing with Pancetta
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Fennel-Sausage Stuffing
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Holiday Cornbread Stuffing
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.
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Brown Bread Stuffing with Fruit
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Sourdough Bread Stuffing
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Chorizo and Cornbread Stuffing
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.
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Collard-Cornbread Stuffing
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Brioche-Pear Stuffing with Italian Sausage and Almonds
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Slider Thanksgiving Stuffing
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.
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Semolina Bread-Apple Stuffing with Dried Cranberries and Apricots
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Challah Bread- Mushroom Stuffing with Wild Rice and Raisins
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Potato Bread-Kale Stuffing with Andouille Sausage
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Homemade Three Meat Stuffing
This rich and hearty stuffing is made with beef, pork and Italian sausage — perfect for the meat lovers in your family.
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Apple and Onion Stuffin'
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.
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Tortilla Chip-Chorizo Stuffing
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Tamale Stuffing
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Multigrain Stuffing with Nuts and Dried Fruit
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Cornbread Stuffing with Shrimp and Ham
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5-Ingredient Sausage Brioche Dressing
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Gluten-Free Raisin-Rye Cornbread Sausage Stuffing
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Sausage and Kale Stuffing
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Mushroom-Sourdough Stuffing
Adding porcini mushrooms provides earthy, rich flavors and also guarantees a moist stuffing.
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Chestnut-Apple-Cherry Stuffing
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Brussels Sprouts-Bacon Stuffing
One way to get everyone to eat their Brussels sprouts? Add bacon! No one will be able to resist this tasty, salty side.
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Cornbread-Bacon Stuffing
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Sourdough and Hazelnut Stuffing
Rosemary, currants and hazelnuts work together to give this crowd-pleasing dish a sophisticated fall flavor.
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Apple-Raisin Stuffing
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Sausage and Kale Thanksgiving Dressing
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Individual Sausage Stuffing
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Cheesy Mushroom Stuffing
Melty fontina and sharp white cheddar give this stuffing something extra special.
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Oyster and Bacon Stuffing
This dish is a classic on New England Thanksgiving tables and this recipe comes straight from a Massachusetts-based chef.
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Italian Antipasti Stuffing
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.
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Bacon, Prune and Chestnut Stuffing
Take a cue from the Northwest and share this unique chestnut stuffing with your guests this year. Plus, who can resist more bacon?
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Southern Stuffing
Ree bakes up her special herbed cornbread to create her southern style stuffing.
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Chorizo, Kale and Cornbread Stuffing
Fresh kale and bell pepper add perfect pops of color to this traditional Southern dish.
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Crawfish Cornbread Dressing
Crawfish and cornbread are iconic ingredients in the South and they come together in this reinvented classic.
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Bacon-Jalapeno Stuffing
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Chorizo-Green Chile Stuffing
Hatch chiles are grown exclusively in the Hatch Valley of New Mexico and they bring some heat to this meaty side.
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Stuffing with Golden Raisins and Walnuts
Want to add a sweet note to traditional stuffing? Try adding golden raisins.
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Delicious Doctored Dressing
Who ever said you have to make your Thanksgiving dressing completely from scratch? Upgrade your boxed stuffing this year with Ree’s easy "doctored" dressing instead.
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Cast-Iron Oyster and Cornbread Stuffing
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!
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Pineapple Stuffing
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.
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