Dress Up Your Stuffing

Updated November 19, 2007
John Kernick; Stylist: Amy Wilson

Whether you call it dressing or stuffing, no holiday meal is complete without this essential turkey side dish.

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Crisp-Top Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage and Greens

Credit: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Claire Spollen

Crisp-Top Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage and Greens Recipe

Although it's nearly as quick to make as boxed stuffing, this homemade version--soft in the middle and a little crunchy on the top--is prettier and certainly tastier. We've added some Italian flavors to make it even more appealing.

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Crisp-Top Sourdough Stuffing

Credit: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Claire Spollen

Crisp-Top Sourdough Stuffing Recipe

Although it's nearly as quick to make as boxed stuffing, this homemade version--soft in the middle and a little crunchy on the top--is prettier and certainly tastier.

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Scandinavian Stuffing

Credit: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Claire Spollen

Scandinavian Stuffing Recipe

Rye bread, dill, and smoked pork give this stuffing a hearty nordic flavor.

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Hawaiian Sweet Roll Citrus Stuffing

Credit: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Hawaiian Sweet Roll Citrus Stuffing Recipe

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Italian Chard Stuffing

Credit: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker

Italian Chard Stuffing Recipe

"Stands on its own for dinner—who needs turkey? Use spinach if you have no chard. I also mixed hot and mild sausage...absolutely killer!" — Anonymous

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Artichoke Parmesan Sourdough Stuffing

Credit: Leigh Beisch; Styling: Dan Becker

Artichoke Parmesan Sourdough Stuffing Recipe

"I made this stuffing for Christmas dinner and it was the best stuffing I have ever had. It was a lot of work but definitely worth it! Everyone at the table raved about how good it was!" — Janno60

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Herbed Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms and Sausage

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke

Herbed Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms and Sausage Recipe

"I made this for Thanksgiving, and it was a hit. We had plenty of leftovers and it got even better after being in the fridge for a few days." — caitygw

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Southwest Cornbread and Chorizo Dressing

Credit: Monica Buck

Southwest Cornbread and Chorizo Dressing Recipe

"I have made this dressing for the past three Thanksgivings. It's addictive." — Lynne

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Sourdough Stuffing with Pears and Sausage

Sourdough Stuffing with Pears and Sausage Recipe

"Wonderful. A big hit. I made it one day ahead and baked it for 1 hour. Even my picky brother-in-law said it was good!" — Sleepingdog1121

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Crabmeat-and-Oyster Dressing

Crabmeat-and-Oyster Dressing Recipe

"Maybe a little different than traditional dressing, but it received rave reviews. Will definitely be a repeat next year!" — Italycath

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Bread Stuffing

Credit: HOWARD L. PUCKETT

Bread Stuffing Recipe

"I doubled the recipe and put half in a casserole and I stuffed the turkey with the other half. I have to say the turkey stuffing was much more moist, but they were both delicious." — Sandywical

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Southern Corn Bread Dressing

Credit: HOWARD L. PUCKETT

Southern Corn Bread Dressing Recipe

"Fabulous recipe! Freezes and reheats well. I use homemade vegetable stock instead of chicken. Gets rave reviews from my extremely fussy Southern (Mississippi) DH about his cornbread dressing!" — jillmayre

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Wild Rice Stuffing

Wild Rice Stuffing Recipe

"What a tasty recipe! It is a great twist on traditional stuffing. It was easy to make and looked beautiful in serving dish! Wonderful as the base for post-Thanksgiving leftovers too. Try it as a cold salad on greens with turkey and cranberry sauce mixed in with the rice!" — cookinglightfan

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Dried-Cherry and Italian Sausage Stuffing

Credit: John Kernick

Dried-Cherry and Italian Sausage Stuffing Recipe

"We looove this recipe! My sister and I are making it again this year. We actually like it even better before it's cooked." — katnchicago

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Sausage, Apple, and Fennel Corn Bread Dressing

Credit: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Sausage, Apple, and Fennel Corn Bread Dressing Recipe

"My family raved about this stuffing at Thanksgiving. It was a nice change from a white bread-based stuffing. It came out absolutely beautiful. I doubled the recipe which was not necessary—the single recipe really does feed 10 people."

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Apple-Sausage Stuffing

Credit: Jim Franco

Apple-Sausage Stuffing Recipe

"Made this the first time I hosted Thanksgiving and again the next year. Both times it was a hit. I've used combos of dried apricots, cranberries, and golden raisins. Also used chicken/turkey sausage. Yummy." — alyciamosley

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Shrimp and Grits Dressing

Credit: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Amy Burke

Shrimp and Grits Dressing Recipe

This cross between a cheese grits casserole and creamy shrimp and grits is sure to please your holiday guests.

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Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing

Credit: Kate Sears

Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing Recipe

Save space in your oven when you’re cooking the holiday meal and use your slow cooker for the wild rice stuffing.

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Sausage-and-Smoked Mussel Stuffing

Credit: Luca Trovato; Styling: Lynda Hirst

Sausage-and-Smoked Mussel Stuffing Recipe

Your holiday guests might skip the entrée when they spoon into this hearty bread stuffing packed with Italian sausage and chopped mussels.

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Wild Mushroom Stuffing

Credit: John Kernick; Stylist: Amy Wilson

Wild Mushroom Stuffing Recipe

Although there’s no meat in this hearty stuffing, it’s meaty flavor and texture come from a mixture of dried mushrooms, wild mushrooms and toasted hazelnuts.

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