Stuffing - classic, buttery, herby, fruity, sweet or savory! A festive Thanksgiving side dish with so many delicious ways to make it!
Thanksgiving stuffing is that cozy, must-have side that belongs right next to the roast turkey and gravy. We're talking soft, buttery bread soaked in savory broth, tossed with tender veggies and lots of fresh herbs.

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Some recipes keep it super traditional, while others make it extra hearty with sausage, mushrooms, or Southern-style cornbread. And while it used to be baked inside the turkey, these days most of us bake it in its own dish until it's golden and crisp on top.
If you're mapping out your Thanksgiving menu, consider this your shortcut. I've rounded up all my go-to Thanksgiving stuffing recipes in one place, including foolproof classics and slow cooker options that free up your oven for the turkey. You can easily mix and match your pick with the rest of the recipes in my Thanksgiving side dishes collection.
🍞 Classic Bread Stuffing
Buttery Herb Stuffing
You really can't beat the classics, right? This buttery herb toasted bread dish is absolutely incredible!
Best Old Fashioned Bread Stuffing Recipe (with sage)
Love that old-fashioned Thanksgiving flavor?Sage gives this bread stuffing its familiar savory taste with toasty Italian bread, savory herbs, nuts and raisins.
Simple Herb Sourdough Dressing
Got a loaf of sourdough to use up? This is the one. Tangy bread, lots of herbs, and those perfect crispy edges.
Challah Stuffing
Rich, slightly sweet challah soaks up all the savory broth and herbs while baking up buttery and golden on top.
Croissant Stuffing
Flaky croissants bake up buttery with crisp tops and a soft center.
Bacon Rye Stuffing
Rich and hearty stuffing with rye bread, crunchy bacon, and onions sauteed on bacon grease.
🌭 Sausage Stuffing
Classic Sausage Stuffing Recipe
Need a stuffing that eats like a meal? This stuffing is made with French bread, sausage, celery, onions, and fresh herbs.
Italian Sausage Stuffing
This old-fashioned version uses toasted Italian bread cubes, savory sausage, and a splash of dry white wine.
Stuffing with Sausage and Apples
A basic bread base that balances savory, seasoned sausage meat with tart, crunchy fresh apples.
Mushroom Sausage Stuffing
A heavy rustic loaf loaded with ground pork sausage, quartered button mushrooms, and a handful of Parmesan cheese.
🌽 Cornbread Stuffing
Southern Cornbread Dressing
Crumbled homemade cornbread soaked in chicken broth until it is completely soft and uniform with lots of celery, onion, and sage.
Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage
Loaded with celery, onions and a little cheese, this is rough, textured cornbread variation focused on distinct cubes, plenty of holiday herbs, and melted butter.
Bacon Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing
A little sweet, a little smoky, and a little tart! This stuffing has a gluten-free cornbread base, sweet cranberries, salty bacon, and crunchy maple butter pecans!
🍎 Fruity Stuffing
Pear Pomegranate Stuffing
A gorgeous, texturally unique side dish featuring soft chunks of baked sweet pear and crowned with fresh, vibrant pomegranate arils.
Apple Raisin Easy Gluten-Free Stuffing
No gluten needed for a tasty holiday side! It's packed with sweet apples, plump raisins, and a crispy golden top.
Cranberry Walnut Stuffing
This stuffing is loaded wiht cranberries and walnuts!
Vegan Wild Rice, Macadamia, and Fall Fruit Stuffing
This stuffing is so unique! It has chewy wild rice, crunchy macadamias, sweet seasonal fruits, and aromatic fall herbs. So festive and nice!
🍄🟫 Veggie-Loaded Stuffing + More
Wild Mushroom Stuffing with Hazelnuts
A hearty side dish made with crusty artisan bread, earthy mushrooms and crunchy hazelnuts!
The Best Vegetarian Stuffing Recipe
Both vegetarians and meat-eaters alike will love this stuffing. It's a basic, no-fuss meatless side that uses vegetable stock and real butter.
Chestnut Herb Stuffing
This Thanksgiving stuffing recipe contains naturally sweet, chopped roasted chestnuts folded into fresh herbs and bread.
Best Ever Wild Rice Stuffing
Ready to switch things up from bread stuffing? Wild rice brings a nutty taste and chewy texture to this side dish. With herbs, dried cranberries and bacon.
Emerils Baked Oyster Dressing
For something beyond the usual bread stuffing, try this oyster dressing! It brings a coastal Southern touch to the Thanksgiving spread.
Classic Make Ahead Stuffing with Fresh Herbs (3 Days Ahead)
Make this stuffing up to three days ahead to get one more dish off your Thanksgiving to-do list.
Slow Cooker Stuffing
Let your slow cooker take care of the stuffing while your oven handles the turkey and other sides.
Gluten-Free Stuffing
This version lets guests who avoid gluten enjoy stuffing with their Thanksgiving meal.
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