Call it stuffing, call it dressing — either way, we call it a Thanksgiving must. Complete your feast with one of these triple-tested turkey stuffing recipes, perfect for vegans and meat lovers alike. Although turkey is the main event, Thanksgiving dinner isn't complete without turkey's best friend (stuffing!), so load your table with one of these delicious options. From turkey stuffing with sausage to easy stuffing recipes, one of these is sure to please. Or, if you're a stuffing fanatic make two or three different flavors to add some variety to your plate.
But before you start cooking up your Thanksgiving feast, you may be asking, Can you cook stuffing inside your turkey? While turkey and stuffing go together like peanut butter and jelly, we suggest baking stuffing outside of the bird, in a deep casserole dish. This will ensure a moist, crisp-topped stuffing, and will help avoid the spread of any potential food-borne illnesses. Stuffing is the perfect make-ahead Thanksgiving dish, too! Simply make the mixture the day ahead, and bake on the day for a show-stopping side dish to your golden brown bird.
Whether you're cooking for four or 20, turkey stuffing is a must-have on the dinner table, and no matter the flavor preferences of your family and friends, you're sure to find a recipe that suits everyone. This Thanksgiving, you'll be armed with the best turkey stuffing recipes, and all of the knowledge to serve up the best stuffing ever.
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Traditional Bread Stuffing With Herbs
Sage and parsley make this tried and true stuffing recipe the perfect partner to your turkey.
Get the recipe for Traditional Bread Stuffing with Herbs »
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Northwest Fruit Stuffing
This classic recipe comes from the 1956 Good Housekeeping Cookbook, but we updated it with dried cranberries and pecans for even more flavor.
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Croissant Mushroom Stuffing
One of the best flaky, buttery breakfast breads makes its Turkey Day debut in this tasty twist on a Thanksgiving staple.
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Easy Herbed Stuffing
One basic recipe with endless ways to enjoy it — mix it with nuts, raisins, or fresh fruit for additional flavor.
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Caramelized Onion & Rye Bread Stuffing
All that's missing is the pastrami and we've officially made our favorite deli sandwich in stuffing form.
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Apple-Walnut Stuffing
Sure, this stuffing is packed with sausage and walnuts, but the mix of breads (try: pumpernickel, sourdough, and something multigrain) and the different textures that come along with each, are really the unsung heroes of this casserole.
Get the recipe for Apple-Walnut Stuffing »
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Herb and Apple Stuffing
Ina Garten's go-to stuffing recipe is studded with fresh seasonal flavors and is guaranteed to impress your guests.
Get the recipe for Herb and Apple Stuffing »
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Buttermilk Cornbread Stuffing With Sausage
It really doesn't get any better than this classic cornbread and sausage combo.
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Sourdough Mushroom Stuffing
Want even more rich flavor? Assemble this stuffing on Tuesday night and pop it in the oven on Turkey Day.
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Basic Herb Stuffing
Don’t even consider that boxed imposter. With a handful of ingredients and 20 minutes of prep (easy chopping, sautéing and mixing), this classic side dish is the definition of comfort.
Get the recipe from Country Living »
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Chorizo-Chestnut Stuffing
Spice up your traditional bread and sausage stuffing with this bold dish. The Spanish sausage gives the dressing a hint of smokiness.
Get the recipe for Chorizo-Chestnut Stuffing »
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Sourdough Stuffing With Sausage and Herbs
Get ready for the easiest Thanksgiving ever! This flavor-packed, make-ahead turkey stuffing can be prepped the day before and simply warmed through before serving.
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Cheddar and Herb Stuffing
Trust us: This easy, cheesy casserole is about to become the MVP of your Thanksgiving dinner.
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Rosemary Monkey Bread Stuffing
This is the year to drop that spoon for scooping and grab a knife. Rosemary-studded focaccia is packed into a springform pan, baked up, and served like a cake.
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Tamale Dressing
This spicy stuffing is a meal in itself — seriously, there are diced chicken tamales mixed in.
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Cornbread, Sausage, and Chestnut Stuffing
Cornbread adds sweetness to this sophisticated side.
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Crescent Roll Stuffing
OH. MY. DOUGH. Our friends at Delish prove that there really isn’t anything a crescent roll can’t do.
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Sausage and Herb Stuffing
Load up your stuffing with sausage for an easy flavor addition.
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Caramelized Onion Stuffing With Apples and Sage
Sweet caramelized onions and apples add delicious depth of flavor to this Thanksgiving side.
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Bacon, Cheddar, and Beer Stuffing
This beer cheese-inspired stuffing is the perfect Thanksgiving Football-watching food.
