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15 Best Stuffing Recipes to Serve With Your Thanksgiving Bird
Do you call it stuffing or dressing? 🤔
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Every family has their own Thanksgiving tradition about stuffing. Some like it soft and airy while others perfect it firm and crisp. There are even those who refer to the classic Thanksgiving side dish as dressing versus stuffing! (That's a debate for another time.) What it all comes down to is making the stuffing recipe that's right for you. "Thanksgiving dressing (or stuffing, if you put it in the bird) is a wildly personal thing," Ree Drummond says. She often uses her late mother-in-law's recipe which she calls "a real feast for the senses." Whether you're looking for Ree's classic Thanksgiving dressing or something wildly new, like a spicy stuffing with chorizo and poblanos, this list of stuffing recipes has something for everyone.
Here, you'll find tons of different stuffing variations to choose from. Let's start with the ingredients: You can make stuffing with all different types of bread—from cornbread to sourdough (and there are even recipes using wild rice). Mix it up with herbs and sausage for something savory or stick to apples and cranberries if you prefer it sweeter. Then, there's how you cook it: You can stuff it in your Thanksgiving turkey or make it in a casserole dish, a slow cooker, or even a muffin tin—the stuffing muffins might just be the cutest addition to a Thanksgiving potluck! No matter which recipe you choose, stuffing is a must-have for any Thanksgiving menu.
Thanksgiving Dressing
Ree's favorite dressing recipe will change the way you think about dressing (or stuffing). "It isn't soggy at all," she says, "even after baking, it remains light and crumbly and beautifully textural."
Get Ree's Thanksgiving Dressing recipe.
Crock-Pot Stuffing
This is a classic savory stuffing recipe made with onions, celery, garlic and mushrooms, but what sets it apart is the fact that it won't take up any of your precious oven space. Just set it in the slow cooker and forget it until dinnertime.
Get the Crock-Pot Stuffing recipe.
Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Apples
Can't decide between savory and sweet? Why not do both? This recipe combines savory mix of sausage and herbs with the sweetness from caramelized onions and apples.
Get Ree's Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Apples recipe.
Chicken and Stuffing Casserole
Put boxed stuffing mix to good use with this hearty casserole that you can make any night of the week. It'll prove that stuffing isn't just for Thanksgiving!
Apple-Cranberry Stuffing
If the sweet flavors of fall are what you're after, look no further than this apple-cranberry stuffing. It's loaded with seasonal goodness.
Get the Apple-Cranberry Stuffing recipe.
Stuffing with Chorizo and Poblano
Chorizo is often heavily spiced so it'll give this stuffing a ton of flavor. For even more subtle spice, Ree adds poblano chile peppers to the mix.
Get Ree's Stuffing with Chorizo and Poblano recipe.
Stuffing Muffins
These adorable stuffing muffins are loaded with cranberries, apples, sausage, and herbs. It's basically the perfect one-bite portion.
Wild Rice Stuffing
Not only will this stuffing satisfy both vegan and gluten free guests, but it doesn't compromise on flavor either! It's a great alternative if you want something other than your typical bread stuffing.
Farro, Butternut Squash, Sausage and Dried Cherry Stuffing
Along with seasonal squash and sweet-tart cherries, this stuffing is made with sausage and farro. The farro gives it a nutty, chewy texture that's great for balancing out the boxed stuffing.
Get the Farro, Butternut Squash, Sausage and Dried Cherry Stuffing recipe at Foodie Crush.
Slow Cooker Pear and Sausage Stuffing
Although you'll often find apples in stuffing recipes, this one calls for pears instead! It's a fun twist that really nails the sweet and savory flavor.
Get the Slow Cooker Pear and Sausage Stuffing recipe at Pinch of Yum.
Sourdough Stuffing
The unique flavor and texture of sourdough bread makes this stuffing different from some of the others on the list. You can use fresh baked sourdough or stale sourdough, either way it'll get toasted in the oven.
Wild Mushroom Stuffing
This recipe calls for a combination of shiitake, chanterelles, button, cremini mushrooms so you know it'll be full of all that earthy flavor and meaty texture. But even vegetarians can enjoy this hearty dish!
Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs
If you're looking for something completely out of the box, these meatballs are sure to be hit! They're made with cornbread stuffing, ground turkey, mushrooms, celery, and dried cranberries. It would be a fun addition to a Friendsgiving party!
Get the Turkey and Stuffing Meatballs recipe at Marisa Moore.
Buttery Herb Stuffing
Butter and stuffing go hand-in-hand, especially in this recipe that has a custard-like filling. If you want the top to be golden and crisp, just be sure to uncover and brown for about 10 minutes.
Get the Buttery Herb Stuffing recipe at Little Sunny Kitchen.
Butternut Squash and Wild Rice "Stuffing"
This twist on stuffing is made with wild rice instead. It's packed with color from the butternut squash and pomegranate seeds, plus it's easy to make ahead!
Get the Butternut Squash and Wild Rice "Stuffing" recipe at Cookie and Kate.
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