Stuffing Recipes & Ideas

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

Sep 12, 2024

This Sage Stuffing Recipe Is So Much Better than Boxed 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

Sep 10, 2024

This is the Only Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipe You Need Recipes

Like the boxed stuff, but so much better.

Faith Durand

Aug 28, 2024

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

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 Skills

No sourdough in sight.

Patty Catalano

Nov 16, 2023

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

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 Recipes

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

Kelli Foster

Nov 15, 2023

How to Reheat Leftover Stuffing (4 Easy Methods)Recipes

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

Meghan Splawn

Nov 14, 2023

11 Best Breads for Thanksgiving Stuffing, According to Chefs Skills

Pro tip: Never toss those leftover bagels.

Aly Walansky

Nov 13, 2023

My Mom's Legendary Potato Stuffing Is Worth Fighting Over Recipes

It’s truly perfect.

Taylor Kocher

Nov 12, 2023

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

Make this the year you try it.

Maria Do

Oct 10, 2023

This Cheesy Broccoli Casserole Will Keep Everyone Coming Back for More Recipes

It’s mom-approved.

Laura Rege

Sep 8, 2023

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

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 Recipes

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 29, 2022

5 Gluten-Free Alternatives to Bread Stuffing for Thanksgiving Recipes

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 Recipes

Because no Thanksgiving is complete without stuffing.

Patty Catalano

Oct 14, 2022

How To Make the Best Sausage and Herb Stuffing Recipes

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

Patty Catalano

Oct 13, 2022

The Apple Sausage Stuffing My Entire Family Is Obsessed With Recipes

There are few things they love more than this recipe.

Amelia Rampe

Oct 7, 2022

The Secrets to a Better Vegan Stuffing Recipes

It's easy to master.

Laura Rege

Sep 9, 2022

Yes, Great Gluten-Free Stuffing Is Possible Recipes

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

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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 Recipes

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)Recipes

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.Recipes

Just another day in my search for the perfect stuffing.

Patty Catalano

Nov 12, 2020

I Tried Chrissy Teigen’s Rule-Breaking Hawaiian Roll Stuffing (I’ve Never Seen Anything Like It)Recipes

Would the extra-moist bread be the key to better stuffing? I tried it to find out.

Patty Catalano

Nov 12, 2020

How To Make Bread Stuffing (Dressing) for Thanksgiving Recipes

Crunchy roasted nuts with soft broth-soaked bread and chewy morsels of spiced sausage — oh mama, that's good stuff!

Emma Christensen

Oct 22, 2020

How To Make Thanksgiving Stuffing in a Slow Cooker Recipes

The mix and blend of textures, both crisp and toasty, and soft and squishy, is really well-balanced.

Kelli Foster

Oct 22, 2020

These Hushpuppies Are the Best Thing to Happen to Leftover Stuffing Recipes

They're sure to become a new Thanksgiving tradition.

Laura Arnold

Nov 6, 2020

How To Make Wild Mushroom Stuffing Recipes

It's made with sourdough bread and packed with lots of fresh herbs.

Grace Elkus

Feb 3, 2020

Recipe: Baked Chicken with Zucchini, Sourdough & Ricotta Stuffing Recipes

September is a transition season when it comes to cooking — I crave hearty cold-weather dishes but still have access to an abundance of late summer ingredients. This savory roast chicken, stuffed with an addictive zucchini, sourdough, and ricotta filling, is definitely the best of both worlds. I was planning an impromptu dinner party this weekend and trying to come up with a savory fall dish that still celebrated the best of our Southern Indian summer.

Nealey Dozier

Jan 29, 2020

Recipe: Thanksgiving Stuffing Breakfast Strata Recipes

Happy Day-After-Thanksgiving! Or should I say, Leftovers-for-Breakfast Day? Some might go for a cold slice of pumpkin pie straight from the tin (you know who you are), but for me, it’s all about the savory sides. This post-Thanksgiving morning, give your stuffing a royal redux. Bake it into a breakfast strata, complete with crunchy toasted corners and sunny eggs cracked right on top. This is just about the easiest leftovers recipe you’re bound to come across.

Coco Morante

Jan 29, 2020

Recipe: Sicilian Meatball Stuffing Recipes

"Raisins and meat together?" they would always ask. "What are you making?"

Fabiana Santana

Jan 29, 2020

Recipe: Cuban Meaty Potato Stuffing Recipes

As with any good Cuban recipe, it all begins with sofrito.

Irina Gonzalez

Jan 29, 2020

Recipe: Canadian-Syrian Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

The addition of bharat makes this a deliciously smoky-yet-sweet stuffing any turkey would love to be next to.

Heather Lawless

Jan 29, 2020

Everything Bagel Stuffing Recipes

Everything bagels come to the party for a bread dressing that's salty, oniony, and garlicky.

Sheela Prakash

Jan 29, 2020

Recipe: Gluten-Free Cornbread and Mushroom Stuffing Recipes

No need to skip the stuffing if gluten isn't your thing — just reach for cornbread instead.

Kelli Foster

Jan 29, 2020

Recipe: Eggo Waffle Stuffing Recipes

Echoing Eleven's love of this frozen classic, this recipe has all the flavors of the boxed stuffing we all grew up with.

Meghan Splawn

Jan 29, 2020

Classic Cornbread Stuffing Shouldn't Be Messed With. Here's the Best Recipe!Recipes

Ann Taylor Pittman of Birmingham, Alabama, has strong feelings about cornbread dressing. "If someone brings cornbread dressing to Thanksgiving dinner and it’s made with sweetened cornbread, I can’t even look at it." Here's the recipe that gets it right.

Tina Vasquez

Nov 24, 2019

Celebrity Recipe Showdown

Ready to meet your new favorite cornbread stuffing?

Kelli Foster

Nov 22, 2019

Tia Mowry Has a Clever Trick for the Best-Ever Cornbread Stuffing

Celebrity Recipe Battle

This is the only way I'll make stuffing from now on.

Kelli Foster

Nov 21, 2019

Here’s What We Thought After Making Jiffy’s Classic Cornbread Stuffing

Celebrity Recipe Battle

Could it stand up to its five-star competitors?

Kelli Foster

Nov 20, 2019

The Problem with Tyler Florence's Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing

Celebrity Recipe Battle

At first glance, the recipe seemed like a surefire win. Here's what happened when I made it.

Kelli Foster

Nov 19, 2019

My Honest Review of Michael Symon's Rule-Breaking Cornbread Stuffing

Celebrity Recipe Battle

This cornbread stuffing is anything but traditional.

Kelli Foster

Nov 18, 2019

Our 10 Best Stuffing Recipes of All Time Recipes

Because Thanksgiving dinner definitely isn't complete without stuffing.

Kelli Foster

May 29, 2019

Recipe: Grilled Bread Dressing with Cranberries and Leeks Recipes

Turkey gets the talk at Thanksgiving, but many of us are all about the dressing (or stuffing, as some call it, regardless of whether it’s stuffed inside a bird). Few foods peg regional preferences and hometown traditions more accurately than the style of dressing preferred by a family. This one says California, and it’s inspired by Judy Rodgers’ legendary warm bread salad served with her perfect roast chicken at Zuni Cafe in San Francisco.

Sheri Castle

May 1, 2019

A Love Letter to Stuffing, the True Star of the Thanksgiving Table People

When it comes to Thanksgiving, I don’t hold fast to many traditions. I’ll happily chow down on some dark meat, whether the turkey has been rubbed with chipotle and brown sugar, bobbed in citrus brine, or deep-fried. Parsnips and Brussels sprouts instead of the usual mashed potatoes and green bean casserole? You won’t find me complaining. I will be a contented plate-cleaner with almost any combination or permutation of dishes.

Casey Barber

May 1, 2019

9 Reasons I’ll Never Stop Buying Stuffing in a Box Skills

Stuffing out of a box, like its cohorts canned cranberry jelly and frozen pumpkin pie, has been deemed uncool. Unrefined. Passé. You might even regard it like an acquaintance from high school you’ve unfollowed on Facebook — an entity you probably wouldn’t interact with unless you were in a serious bind. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Anna Goldfarb

May 1, 2019

7 Fresh Ideas for Even Better Thanksgiving Stuffing Skills

Some may say Thanksgiving isn’t complete without the turkey or mashed potatoes. I say it’s the stuffing that makes the meal complete. Whether it’s the bready classic or gluten-free, stovetop or oven-baked, these are the seven tips that will help you bring an even better batch of stuffing to the dinner table. This is the move that will have you wondering why you haven’t been making stuffing like this all along.

Kelli Foster

May 1, 2019

This Is the Most Popular Stuffing Recipe on the Internet Recipes

Have you tried this?

Ariel Knutson

May 1, 2019

Stove Top Stuffing Just Created the Ultimate Thanksgiving Dinner Pants Skills

With Thanksgiving only a week away, you should already be prepping for the year’s biggest meal. Yes, that means picking up your broiler bird and making some side dishes ahead, but it’s also a prime time to start formulating your dinner-eating game plan. Will you opt for extra mashed potatoes and skip out on green bean casserole? Or take half servings of everything to pace yourself for the next round?

Rheanna O'Neil Bellomo

Nov 15, 2017

Four Stories of the New World, Told in Stuffing People

Whenever you seek to understand the complexities of the world, turn to food. Even in our differences, it’s our most common denominator, bringing us to the kitchen to exchange more than techniques and to the table to share more than a meal. For the United States, no meal is more symbolic of community and gratitude than Thanksgiving. It’s incredible to think of all the families and friends across the nation sitting down to a similar meal at a common table.

Hali Bey Ramdene

Nov 10, 2016

Mistakes to Avoid When Making Stuffing Skills

Stuffing is both easy to make and easy to mess up.

Meghan Splawn

Nov 9, 2015

Oyster Dressing, Just Like My Mother (and Grandmothers) Made Recipes

This Thanksgiving, we’re doing something different. After sharing almost every Thanksgiving of my life with my parents, I was at a loss this year because they’re both now gone. I am (so very, very) lucky to have a dear friend who is willing (enthusiastic, even!) to lump us in with her family for the holiday, and I can’t wait. (She throws a great party, and this will be no exception.) I offered to bring the oyster dressing, and planned to use my mom’s recipe.

Anne Wolfe Postic

Nov 24, 2014

Can You Actually Thicken Gravy with Stuffing?Skills

Most recipes use flour or cornstarch to thicken gravy, but a number of years ago there was an interview on NPR with cooking guru Shirley Corriher who mentioned that her mother used to thicken their Thanksgiving gravy with uncooked stuffing. And not only that, it was also the best gravy she remembered eating. Is it really possible to use stuffing to thicken gravy? And, does it taste good? We decided to test it and find out!

Kelli Foster

Nov 24, 2014

How To Pan-Fry Leftover Bread Stuffing Skills

We’re offering you a few fresh ideas for your Thanksgiving leftovers today and tomorrow, anticipating that you have some turkey or cranberry sauce sitting around in your fridge.

Faith Durand

Nov 27, 2009

Thanksgiving Stuffing

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Thanksgiving Stuffing

Nov 14, 2018

How To Make Bread Stuffing

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How To Make Bread Stuffing

Oct 7, 2016