For many of us, Thanksgiving is really all about the stuffing. Here, you’ll find classic stuffing recipes that remind you of your childhood along with a few twists. Get inspired by our favorites or use the Recipe Maker to create your own ultimate stuffing made with your favorite bread, herbs, and flavorings.

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Harvest Bread Stuffing

The secret to achieving the right hearty (but not heavy) texture for this stuffing is to use good-quality whole-grain bread.

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Sourdough Bread Stuffing with Pecans & Cranberries

This buttery sourdough stuffing can be made vegetarian-friendly by swapping out chicken broth for vegetable broth.

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Rustic Bread Stuffing with Dried Cranberries & Hazelnuts

Classic oyster stuffing gets reinterpreted without seafood—oyster mushrooms bring fabulous texture and flavor to this chunky, savory side.

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Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing

Who says you have to make stuffing like the pilgrims did? For a stuffing with a bit of heat, use hot Italian sausage or even chorizo in this recipe.

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Classic Bread Stuffing

The first bite of this no-fuss classic stuffing takes you back to the Thanksgivings of your childhood. It's simple, flavorful, and bound to be on your most-requested list.

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Sauerkraut & Rye Bread Stuffing

Stuffing with sauerkraut? You bet. Serving sauerkraut is a mid-Atlantic holiday tradition, and this stuffing embraces it enthusiastically.

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Italian Bread & Sausage Stuffing

This stuffing doesn't stop at bread, sausage and the usual lineup of aromatic vegetables; Marsala, fresh thyme and the optional chopped turkey liver give it deep, rich flavor.

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Bread Stuffing with Fresh Herbs

Warning: According to the ratings, you will want to make enough of this stuffing so that you have leftovers. You will be disappointed if you make only the amount you need for your Thanksgiving gathering.

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Herbed Bread Dressing with Bacon, Chestnuts & Prunes

Give your guests the stuffing they want, but add a few surprises, too. This stuffing is studded with unexpected—but welcome—flavors: chestnuts, bacon, and prunes.

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Fennel & Escarole Stuffing with Pine Nuts

Wine, not chicken broth, is the liquid in this flavorful stuffing, which does double-duty as a casserole for the vegetarians at the table.

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