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20 Easy Stuffing Recipes For Your Thanksgiving Feast

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A classic Thanksgiving roast turkey stuffing is a crucial dish on any holiday dinner menu. Whether you are looking for a rice-based dish or a more traditional bread stuffing recipe, you'll find the best choice for your Thanksgiving dinner here.
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Sage and Bacon Slow Cooker Stuffing

Sage and Bacon Slow Cooker Stuffing
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The flavors of sage, leeks, and bacon are the perfect pairing for your Thanksgiving turkey. Just before it's done, toss in chopped hazelnuts for texture and crunch. Serve the finished Thanksgiving stuffing with a sprinkle of fresh sage leaves.

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Caramelized Onion and Carrot Stuffing

Caramelized Onion and Carrot Stuffing
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Everyday veggies like carrots and onions are anything but ordinary in this delicious Thanksgiving stuffing recipe. Caramelizing the vegetables first gives this dressing subtle sweetness—and perfectly balances the tang of torn sourdough bread and fresh sage.

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Cranberry-Apple Cornbread Stuffing

Cranberry-Apple Stuffing
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Apples, cranberries, and cornbread combine for a festive holiday twist on an old-fashioned roast turkey stuffing. This Thanksgiving side-dish recipe is a sure success on any holiday menu.

Test Kitchen Tip: We recommend using tart Granny Smith apples in this stuffing recipe.

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Porcini-Chestnut Stuffing

Porcini-Chestnut Stuffing
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The holiday table will take a whole new turn with this nutty side-dish recipe. Crunchy chestnuts, hearty porcini mushrooms, and salty salami add delicious savory flavors to this Thanksgiving stuffing recipe.

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Oysters Rockefeller Sourdough Stuffing

Oysters Rockefeller Sourdough Stuffing
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Put a twist on classic Thanksgiving dressing! Additions like shucked oysters, bacon, Pernod, and chopped spinach echo the flavors of the classic seafood appetizer. Finish the stuffing with shredded Parmesan cheese and hot sauce.

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Apple, Bacon, and Leek Stuffing

Apple, Bacon, and Leek Stuffing
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This turkey stuffing recipe calls for an undeniably irresistible ingredient: bacon. With fall flavors of crisp apple, savory mushrooms, and leeks, this Thanksgiving side dish is dynamite.

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Bourbon-Pecan Stuffing

Bourbon-Pecan Stuffing
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Celebrate the classic Southern flavors of nutty pecans and bourbon in this roast turkey stuffing. It may seem like a simple bread stuffing recipe, but a splash of bourbon and a sprinkle of fresh thyme make this stuffing the star of the feast.

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Carrot-Mushroom Stuffing

Carrot-Mushroom Stuffing
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Add an extra helping of hearty fall vegetables to the Thanksgiving meal with this veggie-filled turkey stuffing recipe. Carrots and mushrooms take center stage in this side dish, while a drizzle of soy sauce adds just a hint of Asian-inspired flavor.

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Dried Tomato Rice Stuffing

Dried Tomato Rice Stuffing
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Looking for a gluten-free Thanksgiving stuffing? This delicious and simple recipe calls for rice, so you can replace your bread stuffing recipe. Before using packaged rice, check the ingredients list to make sure no gluten sneaks in.

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Chorizo-Corn Bread Stuffing

Chorizo Corn Bread Stuffing
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Bring a spicy flare to your Thanksgiving meal with this sausage stuffing recipe, made easier with packaged corn bread stuffing mix. Cranberries, pistachios, and highly seasoned chorizo fill this bread stuffing recipe.

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Caramelized Onion and Capocollo Rye Stuffing

Caramelized Onion and Capocollo Rye Stuffing
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Toss tradition aside this Thanksgiving. Sweet caramelized onions contrast with salty chopped capocollo in this one-of-a-kind stuffing. Pair the salty-sweet combo with subtle rye bread and amber beer for rich, complex flavor.

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Lemon-Nut Rice Stuffing

Lemon-Nut Rice Stuffing
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Bacon adds richness to this delicious turkey stuffing, and fresh veggies brighten it up. You can prep this make-ahead Thanksgiving recipe up to 24 hours ahead of time for less stress on feast day. Garnish the dish with freshly chopped sage.

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Apricot and Pecan Stuffing

Apricot and Pecan Stuffing
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Filled with fruits, nuts, and fresh herbs, this traditional turkey stuffing recipe bursts with flavor. Bake it in your turkey or alongside in a casserole dish.

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Parmesan Cheese and Italian Sausage Stuffing

Parmesan Cheese and Italian Sausage Stuffing
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This sausage stuffing recipe provides a fresh twist on the traditional dish and is sure to wow your holiday guests. Make it on the stove top or bake it in your turkey.

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Sausage Stuffing

Sausage Stuffing
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Stuffings for turkey aren't complete without crunchy celery, toasty bread cubes, and sausage—and this recipe has it all. For the cornbread needed in this homemade stuffing recipe, bake two 8-1/2-ounce packages of corn muffin mix.

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Challah Stuffing with Fennel and Dried Fruit

Challah Stuffing with Fennel and Dried Fruit
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Like your stuffing to have a sweeter side? This Thanksgiving stuffing recipe is filled with chewy dried apricots, sweet figs, tart cherries, and plums for a rich, sugary bite. Mixed alongside chunks of challah bread and crispy chopped walnuts, this is the ultimate roast turkey stuffing recipe.

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Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing

Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing
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For many, Thanksgiving is all about tradition. This easy traditional stuffing recipe for turkey is as classic as they come. Tried-and-true, it's sure to win the hearts of the whole crowd!

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Slow Cooker Chestnut-Bacon Stuffing

Slow Cooker Chestnut-Bacon Stuffing
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This slow cooker Thanksgiving recipe is all about set it and forget it. Toss cooked bacon, bread cubes, and chestnuts into your slow cooker ($55, Target) and let it cook four hours until heated through. Serve it with freshly ground black pepper.

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Squash-Mushroom and Farro Dressing

Squash-Mushroom and Farro Dressing
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Mix up your Thanksgiving menu with this casserole-inspired take on dressing. Filled with fall flavors like mushrooms and squash, a sprinkle of crispy pancetta takes this side dish to the next level.

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Whole Grain Slow Cooker Stuffing

Whole Grain Slow Cooker Stuffing
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This healthy stuffing recipe is made with whole grain bread, carrots, and fresh basil. Adding chopped ham gives the dish a meaty flavor but with less calories than traditional sausage stuffing. Toss the ingredients in your slow cooker ($16, Target) and it's ready in under four hours.

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    1 of 20 Sage and Bacon Slow Cooker Stuffing
    2 of 20 Caramelized Onion and Carrot Stuffing
    3 of 20 Cranberry-Apple Cornbread Stuffing
    4 of 20 Porcini-Chestnut Stuffing
    5 of 20 Oysters Rockefeller Sourdough Stuffing
    6 of 20 Apple, Bacon, and Leek Stuffing
    7 of 20 Bourbon-Pecan Stuffing
    8 of 20 Carrot-Mushroom Stuffing
    9 of 20 Dried Tomato Rice Stuffing
    10 of 20 Chorizo-Corn Bread Stuffing
    11 of 20 Caramelized Onion and Capocollo Rye Stuffing
    12 of 20 Lemon-Nut Rice Stuffing
    13 of 20 Apricot and Pecan Stuffing
    14 of 20 Parmesan Cheese and Italian Sausage Stuffing
    15 of 20 Sausage Stuffing
    16 of 20 Challah Stuffing with Fennel and Dried Fruit
    17 of 20 Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing
    18 of 20 Slow Cooker Chestnut-Bacon Stuffing
    19 of 20 Squash-Mushroom and Farro Dressing
    20 of 20 Whole Grain Slow Cooker Stuffing

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