Our Best Stuffing Recipes & Ideas

Stuffing is essential during the holidays. We've got all the classics (sausage! cornbread! sage!), plus twists that will be the talk of the table. Get all our expertly-tested recipes here.

The Best Type of Bread to Use for Stuffing Skills

It's a toss-up.

Ann Taylor Pittman

Nov 19, 2024

Hall of Fame

The winning creations we turn back to again and again.

Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

Like the boxed stuff, but so much better.

Faith Durand

Grandma's Southern-Style Cornbread Stuffing Recipes

Everything I know about cornbread dressing — and Thanksgiving — I learned from my mother, which she in turn learned from her mother. It is a long line of resourceful Southern cooks, and I trust them with this important meal completely. The secret? It’s all about the butter! My very wise nanna once said, “Whatever the amount of butter called for in a dressing recipe, double it, triple it, heck, even quadruple it!

Nealey Dozier

Sausage & Herb Stuffing Recipes

Who needs turkey when you've got stuffing on the table?

Patty Catalano

Cowboy Stuffing Recipes

Yeehaw!

Laura Rege

Pennsylvania Dutch Potato Filling Recipes

It’s truly perfect.

Taylor Kocher

Sage & Onion Dressing Recipes

On Thanksgiving, I don’t think any dish inspires quite as much love and jealousy as classic stuffing. Or, for that matter, technical debate over stuffing vs. dressing. Sure, if it’s baked inside the turkey it’s stuffing, and if it’s not, it’s dressing. But to me, it will always be stuffing — it sounds so much more satisfying than dressing, which brings to mind vinaigrette. And on my table, the stuffing is always some version of this classic sage and onion mix.

Faith Durand

This is the Only Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe You Need

Like the boxed stuff, but so much better.

Faith Durand

Nov 21, 2025

This Stuffing Isn't Traditional, But It's Always the First Side to Disappear

It’s all about the gooey cheese topping.

Jan Valdez

Nov 18, 2025

I Tried "Stuffing Balls" 3 Years Ago and Have Made Them Every Thanksgiving Since

Have a ball at Thanksgiving.

Rachel Perlmutter

Nov 12, 2025

I Never Buy Boxed Mix to Make Homemade Stuffing — I Use This Brilliant Freezer Find Instead (It’s Just $4)

Watch how fast it disappears.

Jarrett Melendez

Nov 10, 2025

40 Delicious Vegetarian Thanksgiving Side Dishes

We all know that the best part of Thanksgiving dinner are the side dishes. And I have really great news when it comes to sticking with vegetarian Thanksgiving sides: Nearly all of the most crowd-pleasing side dishes are naturally meat-free. From the mashed potatoes and stuffing to the cranberry sauce and everything in between, we’ve got 40 can’t-miss vegetarian sides for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Sheela Prakash

Nov 3, 2025

My Grandma’s Southern-Style Cornbread Dressing Is the Best Thanksgiving Side

Nealey Dozier

Oct 16, 2025

After Testing My Stuffing Recipe For Years, I Finally Perfected This Easy Method

Editor’s Note: If you’ve cooked this beloved recipe before, it might look a little different these days! We recently improved it to make it even easier to follow and more delicious.Anyone else here think that the stuffing is the best part of Thanksgiving dinner? I love its mix of textures and flavors – the buttery aromatics, herbs, and broth-soaked bread — oh mama, that’s good stuff!

Emma Christensen

Oct 14, 2025

This Sage Stuffing Recipe Is So Much Better than Boxed

Faith Durand

Aug 28, 2025

My Family Always Goes Back for Seconds of My Famous Sausage Stuffing

Who needs turkey when you've got stuffing on the table?

Patty Catalano

Aug 20, 2025

Why No Homemade Stuffing Is Better Than a Batch of My Mom's Pepperidge Farm

They don’t have to be secret family recipes — just recipes you eat with your family.

Rachel Perlmutter

Nov 28, 2024

The $2 Boxed Mix I Use to Make My Family’s Favorite Thanksgiving Side (Everyone Asks for the Recipe)

It’s so good.

Ali Domrongchai

Nov 26, 2024

The Old-Fashioned Stuffing My Mom’s Been Making for Over 50 Years

The best stuffing I’ve ever had.

Vicky Wasik

Nov 24, 2024

We Couldn't Pick Just One Best Bread for Stuffing (We Tried 6)

It's a toss-up.

Ann Taylor Pittman

Nov 19, 2024

"Cowboy Stuffing" Is Always the First Side Dish to Disappear at Thanksgiving

Yeehaw!

Laura Rege

Nov 18, 2024

The Best Way to Dry Out Bread of Stuffing (Plus More Tips)

Perfect stuffing is within your reach.

Meghan Splawn

Nov 4, 2024

40 Delicious Thanksgiving Sides to Bring to Your Friendsgiving

It’s not a contest, but if you aspire to win Friendsgiving with the best side dish of the night, you’re hardly alone. From an everything bagel stuffing and smashed potato casserole to Thanksgiving slaw, this impressive collection of recipes will help you up your game with a side dish that will keep everyone talking.

Kelli Foster

Oct 28, 2024

30 Thanksgiving Side Dishes You Can Make Ahead of Time

Despite your most careful planning (did you make a detailed timeline?), cooking Thanksgiving dinner can still feel a little stressful once the big day rolls around. It holds true whether you’re having a small Thanksgiving dinner or hosting the whole extended family. That’s why we love getting a jump-start with one or several make ahead Thanksgiving sides.

Kelli Foster

Sep 25, 2024

I Tried Marilyn Monroe’s Famous Stuffing and It's as Luxurious as Expected

It's the perfect mix of sweet and savory.

Lena Abraham

Nov 21, 2023

People will demand seconds...and thirds...and fourths.

Patty Catalano

Nov 17, 2023

This Bread Combo Is the Secret to Better Stuffing, According to a Pro Chef

No sourdough in sight.

Patty Catalano

Nov 16, 2023

My Mother-in-Law’s Legendary Stuffing Is Worth Fighting Over

There's a secret pantry staple that makes it the best ever.

Sheela Prakash

Nov 16, 2023

Our 21 Best Stuffing Recipes to Make On Thanksgiving

Because we all know the big feast isn't complete without it.

Kelli Foster

Nov 16, 2023

How to Reheat Leftover Stuffing (4 Easy Methods)

You'll really want to eat these leftovers straight from the pan.

Meghan Splawn

Nov 15, 2023

11 Best Breads for Thanksgiving Stuffing, According to Chefs

Pro tip: Never toss those leftover bagels.

Aly Walansky

Nov 13, 2023

My Mom's Legendary Potato Stuffing Is Worth Fighting Over

It’s truly perfect.

Taylor Kocher

Nov 12, 2023

This Thanksgiving Side Is Basically Mandatory In the South for a Reason

Make this the year you try it.

Maria Do

Oct 11, 2023

This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Will Keep Everyone Coming Back for More

It’s mom-approved.

Laura Rege

Sep 9, 2023

This Egg-Free Cheesy Breakfast Stuffing Is the New Breakfast Casserole

Thanks to a technique from Thanksgiving stuffing.

Christine Gallary

Apr 2, 2023

Stove Top Just Released the Ultimate Pair of Stretchy Pants for Thanksgiving

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Where have these been my whole life!?

Stella Totino

Nov 16, 2022

Stovetop Thanksgiving Stuffing

You may be used to cooking stuffing in the oven, but did you know it can be made on the stovetop too? Don’t bother with the prepackaged stuff (i.e. those iconic red boxes) if you can help it, though. Homemade stuffing made with crusty, artisan bread and fresh herbs and vegetables is so, so good. The best part about stovetop stuffing? You’ll save precious oven space, which you’ll need for that turkey, sweet potato casserole, and green beans casserole.

Coco Morante

Nov 3, 2022

The Easiest Thanksgiving Stuffing of All Time!

30 Days of Broth

It might already be in your pantry.

Grace Elkus

Oct 30, 2022

5 Gluten-Free Alternatives to Bread Stuffing for Thanksgiving

A bread stuffing (or dressing) is such a must-have Thanksgiving side dish that it’s probably hard for those staying away from gluten to give it up. And while you can definitely substitute gluten-free bread into your favorite stuffing recipe, consider a break from tradition and trying something new instead.

Christine Gallary

Oct 26, 2022

This Easy Sausage Stuffing Is the Best Keto-Friendly Side

Because no Thanksgiving is complete without stuffing.

Patty Catalano

Oct 15, 2022

The Apple Sausage Stuffing My Entire Family Is Obsessed With

There are few things they love more than this recipe.

Amelia Rampe

Oct 8, 2022

The Secrets to a Better Vegan Stuffing

It's easy to master.

Laura Rege

Sep 9, 2022

Yes, Great Gluten-Free Stuffing Is Possible

Here's how.

Perry Santanachote

Sep 8, 2022

I Tried 20 Stuffing Mixes, and the Overall Winner Was Not at All What I Was Expecting

Taste Test

It costs less than $1!

Patty Catalano

Nov 22, 2021

My Grandma’s Cornbread Dressing Is Simple, Moist Perfection (No Other Recipe Tops It)

Kitchn Love Letters

This fluffy, crumbly dressing, adapted from my grandmother's recipe, is a must on my family's Thanksgiving table.

Laurel Randolph

Nov 18, 2021

The One Simple Swap That Makes My Stuffing So Much More Flavorful

Groceries

This tip comes from one of our go-to registered dietitians!

Lauren Manaker

Nov 16, 2021

I Revamped My Grandma’s Traditional Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe and I Think She Would Be So Proud

This recipe is proof that you can use the same ingredients and have a completely reinvented dish that pays homage to a family recipe without destroying it.

Megan duBois

Nov 16, 2021

The Easiest 2-Ingredient Boxed Stuffing Upgrades for Thanksgiving

Snapshot Cooking

Give the mix your own twist.

Sheela Prakash

Nov 22, 2020

I Tried Martha Stewart’s Simple Stuffing (It’s as Elegant as She Is)

Shallots and wine make this simple stuffing anything but boring.

Patty Catalano

Nov 12, 2020

Is Smitten Kitchen’s Stuffing Recipe the Best One to Make? I Tried It to Find Out.