Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

I’m about to share my absolute favorite stuffing recipes because let’s face it—turkey is just a damn vehicle for stuffing!

From the Classic Herb Bread (which my mother-in-law still can’t get right after 15 years) to the bougie-as-hell Cranberry & Walnut that’ll make your guests think you actually have your shit together.

Trust me, whether you’re a sausage-and-apple person or a cornbread-and-sage enthusiast, these recipes will make everyone forget about that dry-ass bird you probably overcooked!

Classic Herb Bread Stuffing

This traditional stuffing is the perfect blend of herbs, bread and vegetables that will bring all the classic Thanksgiving flavors to your holiday table.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add onions and celery, cooking until soft (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the fresh herbs, salt and pepper then remove from heat.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dried bread cubes with the veggie mixture.
6. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and stir gently, adding more broth if the stuffing seems too dry (it should be moist but not soggy).
7. Mix in the beaten eggs until everything is well combined.
8. Transfer the stuffing mixture to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
9. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving alongside your turkey and other Thanksgiving favorites!

Easy Sausage & Apple Stuffing

This mouthwatering sausage and apple stuffing combines savory, sweet and herbal flavors for the perfect Thanksgiving side dish that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned and crumbly, about 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
3. In the same skillet, melt butter and add celery and onion, cooking until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the diced apples and continue cooking for 3 more minutes.
5. Stir in the sage, thyme, salt and pepper and remove from heat.
6. In a very large mixing bowl, combine the bread cubes, cooked sausage and vegetable-apple mixture.
7. Pour in chicken broth and beaten eggs, gently folding everything together until the bread is evenly moistened.
8. If the stuffing seems to dry, add a little more broth until it feels moist but not soggy.
9. Transfer the mixture to your prepared baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the top is golden and crispy.
11. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving, cause nobody wants to burn their mouth on the first bite of Thanksgiving dinner!

Simple Mushroom & Celery Stuffing

This savory mushroom and celery stuffing combines earthy flavors with classic aromatics for a traditional Thanksgiving side that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spread bread cubes on a baking sheet, toast them for about 10 minutes until slightly crisp.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add onions and celery, cooking until softened (about 5 minutes).
3. Add mushrooms and garlic, cook for another 5 minutes until mushrooms release their moisture and begin to brown.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread cubes with vegetable mixture.
5. Add poultry seasoning, salt, pepper and parsley, mix well.
6. Pour in chicken broth and beaten eggs, gently toss until everything is moistened but not soggy.
7. Transfer the stuffing mixture to a greased 9×13 baking dish.
8. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until top is golden brown and crispy.
9. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving alongside your turkey and gravy!

Cranberry & Walnut Stuffing

This delightful Thanksgiving stuffing combines the sweetness of dried cranberries with the crunch of walnuts for a festive side dish that will impress everyone at your holiday table.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until lightly golden, then transfer to a large bowl.
3. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the onions and celery for about 5 minutes until soft.
4. Add the garlic, sage and thyme to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Pour the vegetable mixture over the toasted bread cubes and add the walnuts and cranberries.
6. Season with salt and pepper, then mix everything together.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and eggs, then pour over the bread mixture.
8. Gently toss until all the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
9. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
10. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
11. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving alongside your turkey and other Thanksgiving favorites!

Cornbread & Sage Stuffing

This cornbread and sage stuffing combines sweet cornbread with aromatic herbs for a classic Thanksgiving side that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Place cornbread cubes in a large bowl and set aside.
3. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
4. Add onions and celery and cook until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6. Stir in sage and thyme and cook for 30 seconds.
7. Pour the vegetable mixture over the cornbread cubes.
8. Add parsley and toss gently to combine.
9. In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth and eggs.
10. Pour the liquid mixture over the cornbread and vegetables, season with salt and pepper.
11. Mix everything together until the cornbread is moistened but not mushy (you mightn’t need all the liquid).
12. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
13. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crisp on top.
14. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving… it tastes even better when the flavors have time to mingle!

Stove-Top Style Stuffing with Add-Ins

This homemade stove-top stuffing is quick, customizable and way better than the boxed stuff you’ve been using for years.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. If using fresh bread, cut into 1-inch cubes and spread on a baking sheet to dry out overnight or toast in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes until slightly crisp.
2. In a large skillet or pot, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add onions and celery, cooking until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Stir in garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add poultry seasoning and thyme, stirring to combine with vegetables.
6. Pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
7. Place bread cubes in a large bowl and pour the vegetable mixture over them.
8. Add any optional add-ins you want now and gently fold everything together.
9. Gradually add remaining broth until the stuffing is moist but not soggy (you mightn’t need all the broth).
10. Cover the bowl with a lid or foil and let sit for 5 minutes so bread absorbs the liquid.
11. Fluff with a fork before serving, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. If you prefer a crispier top, transfer to a baking dish and bake at 350°F for 20-30 minutes.

Spinach & Cheese Stuffing

This savory spinach and cheese stuffing is a show-stopping side dish that’ll make everyone at your Thanksgiving table ask for seconds.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a large baking dish.
2. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until slightly dried out.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and add onion, cooking until soft and translucent.
4. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. Squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the thawed spinach and add it to the skillet, stirring to combine with the onions and garlic.
6. In a large bowl, mix the ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan cheeses together.
7. Add the spinach mixture, beaten eggs, chicken broth, dried herbs, salt and pepper to the cheese mixture and stir well.
8. Fold in the toasted bread cubes until everything is well coated.
9. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
10. Bake for 30 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
11. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving so the cheese can set up a bit.

Turkey Drippings Stuffing

This savory stuffing recipe takes advantage of those flavorful turkey drippings to create a moist, rich side dish that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for about 10 minutes until slightly dried out but not browned.
3. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and add onions and celery, cooking until soft (about 5-7 minutes).
4. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine toasted bread cubes, cooked vegetables and all herbs and seasonings.
6. Pour turkey drippings and chicken broth over the mixture, stirring gently to combine.
7. Add the beaten eggs and mix until everything is moistened. The stuffing should be moist but not soggy.
8. Transfer the stuffing to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
9. Bake for 40 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
10. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving, this helps it set up nice.

Apple & Onion Stuffing

This sweet and savory Apple & Onion Stuffing combines the crisp tartness of fresh apples with caramelized onions for a Thanksgiving side dish that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spread bread cubes on a baking sheet, toast them for about 10-15 minutes until they’re slightly crisp.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions and celery, cooking until soft and translucent (about 5-7 minutes).
3. Add the diced apples and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes, until they just start to soften.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread cubes, apple-onion mixture, sage, thyme, salt and pepper.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and beaten eggs, gently folding everything together until the bread is evenly moistened but not soggy.
6. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 9×13 baking dish and cover with foil.
7. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
8. Let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving, cause nobody wants to burn their mouth on the first bite of Thanksgiving dinner!

Bacon & Herb Stuffing

This delicious, savory stuffing combines crispy bacon with fresh herbs for a flavorful Thanksgiving side dish that’ll have everyone asking for seconds.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 baking dish.
2. In a large skillet cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes.
3. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
4. Add onions and celery to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
5. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
6. Place bread cubes in a large bowl and add the cooked vegetables and crispy bacon.
7. In a separate bowl mix together chicken broth, beaten eggs, melted butter, herbs, salt and pepper.
8. Pour the liquid mixture over the bread mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated.
9. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and cover with foil.
10. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes until the top is golden and crispy.
11. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving… you don’t want nobody burning their mouths on Thanksgiving!

Quick Skillet Stuffing

This quick skillet stuffing is the perfect last-minute Thanksgiving side dish that tastes like it’s been baking all day!

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it starts to foam.
2. Add onion and celery to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until vegetables are soft and translucent.
3. Stir in poultry seasoning, sage, and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
4. Add the bread cubes to the skillet and toss to coat with the butter mixture.
5. Pour in chicken broth gradually, stirring after each addition until the bread absorbs most of the liquid.
6. Season with salt and pepper to your liking.
7. Cover the skillet and reduce heat to low, cooking for about 5 minutes.
8. Remove the lid and cook for another 2-3 minutes if you prefer a slightly crispy top.
9. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving if your using it.
10. Serve hot alongside your turkey and other Thanksgiving favorites!

You can totally customize this with add-ins like dried cranberries, chopped nuts or cooked sausage if your feeling adventurous!

Rustic Sourdough Stuffing

This sourdough stuffing is a perfect blend of chewy bread chunks, savory herbs and buttery goodness that’ll have your Thanksgiving guests begging for seconds.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet, toasting them for about 15 minutes until they’re golden and crisp.
2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the onions and celery, cooking until they’re soft (about 8 minutes).
3. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until it smells amazing.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, all herbs, salt and pepper.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and toss everything together, then let it sit for about 10 minutes so the bread can soak up all that flavor.
6. Stir in the beaten eggs and mix until everything is well combined.
7. Transfer the mixture to a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish and cover with foil.
8. Bake covered for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown and crispy.
9. Let the stuffing rest for 10 minutes before serving… this makes it easier to scoop and lets the flavors settle.