Holidays & Entertaining Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Recipes 11 Easy Stuffing Recipes to Round Out Your Thanksgiving Feast By Sarah Martens Sarah Martens Instagram Sarah Martens is the Senior Editor overseeing food at Better Homes & Gardens digital. She has been with the BHG brand for over 8 years. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Updated on October 9, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Jason Donnelly 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. 01 of 11 Caramelized Onion and Carrot Stuffing View Recipe Andy Lyons 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. 02 of 11 Oysters Rockefeller Sourdough Stuffing View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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. 03 of 11 Apple, Bacon, and Leek Stuffing View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. Buy It: Oven to Table Rectangular Baker, ($35, Williams Sonoma) 04 of 11 Bourbon-Pecan Stuffing View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul 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. 05 of 11 Apricot and Pecan Stuffing View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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. 06 of 11 Parmesan Cheese and Italian Sausage Stuffing View Recipe Kritsada Panichgul 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. 07 of 11 Sausage Stuffing View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. 08 of 11 Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing View Recipe Andy Lyons 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! 09 of 11 Slow Cooker Chestnut-Bacon Stuffing View Recipe Jason Donnelly This slow cooker Thanksgiving recipe is all about set it and forget it. Toss cooked bacon, bread cubes, and chestnuts into your slow cooker ($75, Target) and let it cook four hours until heated through. Serve it with freshly ground black pepper. 10 of 11 Squash-Mushroom and Farro Dressing View Recipe Blaine Moats 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. 11 of 11 Whole Grain Slow Cooker Stuffing View Recipe Jason Donnelly 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 and it's ready in under four hours. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit