11 Easy Stuffing Recipes to Round Out Your Thanksgiving Feast

Caramelized Onion and Carrot Stuffing

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.

Oysters Rockefeller Sourdough Stuffing

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.

Apple, Bacon, and Leek Stuffing

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

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.

Apricot and Pecan Stuffing

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.

Parmesan Cheese and Italian Sausage Stuffing

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.

Sausage Stuffing

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.

Old-Fashioned Bread Stuffing

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!

Slow Cooker Chestnut-Bacon Stuffing

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.

Squash-Mushroom and Farro Dressing

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.

Whole Grain Slow Cooker Stuffing

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.