31 Top Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

Move over, mashed potatoes! Serve one these stuffings, and this year's holiday meal will have a new number-one side. Then, work on your green bean game or try something new with cranberries.

Herbed Bread Stuffing

"Very traditional tasting and just like I remembered it as a kid. I was never able to duplicate the taste of my mom's stuffing — I'm so happy to have found this recipe!"

-smithduke

Oven-Baked Mushroom Stuffing

"A superb combination of flavors. The sage was just the right herb here."

-bluemoon downunder

Cornbread, Sausage, Apple & Pecan Stuffing

"I made this for Thanksgiving dinner and my family was in awe. This recipe is definitely a keeper."

-rickandemilyprice

Everything Bagel Stuffing

Try everything bagels instead of regular bread the next time you’re making stuffing. The seasonings give a big flavor boost to a classic dish.

Gluten-Free Sausage Stuffing

"A great recipe for those who are eating gluten-free. It tastes just like classic stuffing!"

-Jonathan Melendez

Pretzel Beer Cheese Stuffing

Thanksgiving, pub-style. This highly-cravable stuffing is made with soft pretzels, beer, bratwurst and cheddar, and pairs perfectly with your favorite brew.

Stuffing Donuts

"Excellent recipe! This was the first I made stuffing from scratch and needless to say I was very impressed."

-krnwife

Acorn Squash Sticky Rice Stuffing

Your guests will love this mashup!

Traditional Stuffing

"I found this stuffing easy to make and delicious. It was moist and tasty!"

-Robin W

Gluten-Free Stuffing

"We really enjoyed this! We loved the addition of the cranberries and bacon."

-Delicious as it Looks

Ham & Cheese Stuffing Popovers

Switch up your stuffing game with these popovers made with croissants, ham and cheese!

Southern Cornbread Dressing

"A friend of mine made this stuffing for Thanksgiving every year, for 17 years. It is a terrific recipe."

-Douglas Poe

Wild Rice Mushroom Stuffing

"I had been looking for a nontraditional stuffing. This is excellent, and I definitely will it make again."

-A foodlover

Apple & Cranberry Bread Stuffing

"This will be my third Thanksgiving making this stuffing. I love it, my family loves it and my kids love it!"

-Mama Vice

Cranberry & Sage Stuffing

"I loved the tart pop of the cranberries against the soft taste of the bread and sage."

-Ambervim

Betty Crocker's Classic Turkey Stuffing

"This is the best stuffing recipe ever because it is so basic and simple — the way stuffing should be!"

-DoubleA'sMom

Shirley's Sausage Stuffing

"This is a great stuffing! My whole family devoured it!"

-MyCookiesCrumble

Sourdough Stuffing Bread Bowls

Stuff your dressing into these bread bowls for easy slice and serve.

Baked Stuffing

"This was delicious tasting, and I think the milk made it fluff up more."

-Roxygirl in Colorado

Maine Seafood Stuffing

"This is definitely a holiday treat. The fresh seafood flavors are great."

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Sausage & Pumpkin Stuffing

"My family loves stuffing and we loved this dish. The flavors were perfect for fall."

-AngelicFantasia

Oyster Stuffing

"This recipe is simple and very tasty. I've been cooking oyster stuffing for years and this was by far the best I've ever had."

-Bob M.

Moist Sage Cornbread Dressing

"I made this in the early morning and kept it in the fridge until I was ready to bake it. I love the hint of the sage that comes through."

-CoffeeB

Bread Dressing for Turkey

"We six-timed this recipe and put the extra stuffing into a slow cooker. Because of the extras, we're still eating leftovers!"

-learningtolikecooking

Traditional Cornbread Dressing

"I serve this every year — everyone loves it. This recipe worked for my grandma and my mom. My girls have this recipe in their hope chests!"

Onion Mushroom Stuffing

"This is ooey gooey, just like I like my stuffing. I might have just sworn off all 'fancy' stuffings for good."

-GayGilmore

Basic Stuffing Balls

"We love stuffing, especially the edges. With this, you have mostly edges!"

-WiGal

Elegant Turkey Stuffing

"The orange-flavored liqueur, spicy Italian sausage, apples and pecans make this dressing distinctive from all others."

-Annacia

Slow-Cooker Stuffing

"Everyone loved this! A tip for easy cleanup: Spray your slow cooker with non stick cooking spray before adding the stuffing."

-Trishy Cooks

Copycat Stovetop Stuffing Mix

"Delicious, so easy and satisfying to make. It's much healthier than ready-made stuffing mixes."

-bluemoon downunder

Bonus: Pineapple Stuffing

"This stuffing is fabulous. It's the first thing my mom requests for our Thanksgiving meal."

-jamieanne17

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