Skip to content

Top Navigation

MyRecipes MyRecipes
  • Course
  • Baking
  • Global
  • Healthy
  • Favorite Ingredients
  • Holidays and Occasions
  • Quick and Easy
  • Convenience Recipes
  • BBQ and Grilling
  • How To
  • Extra Crispy
  • Well Done
  • News

Profile Menu

Your Profile

Account

  • Register
  • Recipe Box this link opens in a new tab
  • Newsletters
  • Email Preferences
  • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout
Login
Pin FB

Explore MyRecipes

MyRecipes MyRecipes
  • Explore

    Explore

    • 1 55+ Easy Dinner Recipes for Busy Weeknights

      Everybody understands the stuggle of getting dinner on the table after a long day. If you're looking for a simple recipe to simplify your weeknight, you've come to the right place--easy dinners are our specialty. For an easy supper that you can depend on, we picked out some of our tried-and-true favorites that have gotten us through even the busiest of days. Whether you're cooking for yourself or for a family, these easy dinners are sure to leave everyone satisfied and stress-free. Read More Next
    • 2 The Brilliant Secret to Making Better Mashed Potatoes

      Trust me, it’s so worth it. Read More Next
    • 3 65 Super Easy Finger Foods to Make for Any Party

      From chips and dip to one-bite apps, finger foods are the perfect way to kick off a party. No forks or spoons required, just easy-to-pick-up party foods, so you can clean up in no time.  Read More Next
  • Course

    Course

    See All Course
    • Best Appetizer Recipes...Ever
    • Best Drink Recipes for Any Occasion
    • Salad Recipes
    • The Ultimate Guide to Sensational Sides
    • Soup and Stew Recipes
    • Easy Entertaining for Everyone
    • Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
    • Main Dishes and Entrées
    • Dinner Recipes
    • Dessert Recipes
  • Baking

    Baking

    See All Baking
    • Bread Recipes
    • Our Most-Loved Cake Recipes
    • Cookie Recipes
    • Pie Recipes
  • Global

    Global

    See All Global
    • Spanish Recipes
    • Thai Recipes
    • Vietnamese Recipes
    • Middle Eastern Recipes
    • Mexican Recipes
    • Malaysian Recipes
    • Korean Recipes
    • Japanese Recipes
    • Italian Recipes
    • Indian Recipes
    • Greek Recipes
    • French Recipes
    • Chinese Recipes
    • African Recipes
    • American Recipes
    • Cajun and Creole Recipes
    • Caribbean Recipes
    • South American Recipes
    • Southern Recipes
    • German Recipes
  • Healthy

    Healthy

    See All Healthy
    • Easy, Healthy Recipes
    • Healthy Breakfasts
    • Healthy Dinners
    • Healthy Desserts
    • Diabetic Recipes
    • Gluten-Free Diet and Recipes
    • Vegan Recipes
    • Low Carbohydrate Recipes
    • Low Cholesterol Recipes
    • Low Fat Recipes
    • Low Sodium Recipes
    • Low Calorie Recipes
    • Vegetarian Recipes
  • Favorite Ingredients

    Favorite Ingredients

    See All Favorite Ingredients
    • The Ultimate Guide to Chicken
    • Vegetable Recipes
    • Beef Recipes
    • Cheese Recipes
    • Chocolate Recipes
    • Pasta Recipes
    • Pork Recipes
    • Seafood Recipes
    • Shrimp Recipes
  • Holidays and Occasions

    Holidays and Occasions

    See All Holidays and Occasions
    • A Foodie's Guide to Halloween Recipes
    • The Ultimate Thanksgiving Guide
    • Hanukkah Recipes
    • Your Ultimate Christmas Recipe Guide
    • Our Most Festive New Year's Recipes
    • Best-Ever Super Bowl Sunday Recipes
    • Best Valentine's Day Recipes
    • Mardi Gras Recipes
    • The Ultimate Guide to Easter Recipes
    • Labor Day Recipes
    • The Ultimate Fourth of July Guide
    • Memorial Day Recipes
    • Touchdown-Worthy Tailgate Recipes
    • Wedding and Shower Recipes
  • Quick and Easy

    Quick and Easy

    See All Quick and Easy
    • 15-Minute Recipes for Busy Home Cooks
    • 45-Minute Recipes
    • 5 Ingredients or Less
    • Dinner Tonight
    • No-Cook Recipes
  • Convenience Recipes

    Convenience Recipes

    See All Convenience Recipes
    • Instant Pot Recipes
    • Kid Approved
    • Our Top Make-Ahead Recipes
    • Our Favorite Slow Cooker Recipes
  • BBQ and Grilling

    BBQ and Grilling

    See All BBQ and Grilling
    • Grilled Beef Recipes
    • Grilled Chicken Recipes
    • Grilled Fish Recipes
    • Grilled Pork Recipes
    • Grilled Shrimp Recipes
    • Grilled Vegetable Recipes
  • How To

    How To

    See All How To
    • 7 Ways With...
    • Cooking Questions
    • Ingredients and Tools
    • Kitchen Cleaning
    • Videos
  • Extra Crispy
  • Well Done

    Well Done

    See All Well Done
    • Homemade vs. The Internet
    • How-to and Explainers
    • Mom vs.
    • Recipe Videos
  • News

Profile Menu

Your Profile

Account

  • Register
  • Recipe Box this link opens in a new tab
  • Newsletters
  • Email Preferences
  • Subscribe this link opens in a new tab
  • Logout
Login
Sweepstakes

Follow Us

  1. Home Chevron Right
  2. The Holiday Table Chevron Right
  3. Holiday Sides Chevron Right
  4. Dress Up Your Stuffing

Dress Up Your Stuffing

Updated November 19, 2007
Skip gallery slides
Save Pin
Credit: John Kernick; Stylist: Amy Wilson

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

Start Slideshow

1 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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.

1 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement

2 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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.

2 of 20

3 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

Scandinavian Stuffing

Credit: Romulo Yanes; Styling: Claire Spollen

Scandinavian Stuffing Recipe

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

3 of 20

Advertisement

4 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

Hawaiian Sweet Roll Citrus Stuffing

Credit: Stephen Devries; Styling: Lindsey Ellis Beatty

Hawaiian Sweet Roll Citrus Stuffing Recipe

4 of 20

5 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

5 of 20

6 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

6 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

7 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

7 of 20

8 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

8 of 20

9 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

9 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

10 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

10 of 20

11 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

11 of 20

12 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

12 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

13 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

13 of 20

14 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

14 of 20

15 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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."

15 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

16 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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

16 of 20

17 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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.

17 of 20

18 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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.

18 of 20

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

19 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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.

19 of 20

20 of 20

Save Pin
Facebook Tweet Mail Email

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.

20 of 20

Replay gallery

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook

Up Next

Share the Gallery

Pinterest Facebook
Trending Videos
Advertisement
Skip slide summaries

Everything in This Slideshow

Advertisement

View All

1 of 20 Crisp-Top Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage and Greens
2 of 20 Crisp-Top Sourdough Stuffing
3 of 20 Scandinavian Stuffing
4 of 20 Hawaiian Sweet Roll Citrus Stuffing
5 of 20 Italian Chard Stuffing
6 of 20 Artichoke Parmesan Sourdough Stuffing
7 of 20 Herbed Bread Stuffing with Mushrooms and Sausage
8 of 20 Southwest Cornbread and Chorizo Dressing
9 of 20 Sourdough Stuffing with Pears and Sausage
10 of 20 Crabmeat-and-Oyster Dressing
11 of 20 Bread Stuffing
12 of 20 Southern Corn Bread Dressing
13 of 20 Wild Rice Stuffing
14 of 20 Dried-Cherry and Italian Sausage Stuffing
15 of 20 Sausage, Apple, and Fennel Corn Bread Dressing
16 of 20 Apple-Sausage Stuffing
17 of 20 Shrimp and Grits Dressing
18 of 20 Slow-Cooker Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing
19 of 20 Sausage-and-Smoked Mussel Stuffing
20 of 20 Wild Mushroom Stuffing

Share options

Facebook Tweet Mail Email

Login

MyRecipes

Magazines & More

Learn More

  • Advertising this link opens in a new tab
  • Content Licensing this link opens in a new tab
  • Sitemap

Connect

Follow Us
Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Other Meredith Sites

Other Meredith Sites

  • 4 Your Health this link opens in a new tab
  • Allrecipes this link opens in a new tab
  • All People Quilt this link opens in a new tab
  • Better Homes & Gardens this link opens in a new tab
  • Bizrate Insights this link opens in a new tab
  • Bizrate Surveys this link opens in a new tab
  • Cooking Light this link opens in a new tab
  • Daily Paws this link opens in a new tab
  • EatingWell this link opens in a new tab
  • Eat This, Not That this link opens in a new tab
  • Entertainment Weekly this link opens in a new tab
  • Food & Wine this link opens in a new tab
  • Health this link opens in a new tab
  • Hello Giggles this link opens in a new tab
  • Instyle this link opens in a new tab
  • Martha Stewart this link opens in a new tab
  • Midwest Living this link opens in a new tab
  • More this link opens in a new tab
  • MyWedding this link opens in a new tab
  • My Food and Family this link opens in a new tab
  • MyLife this link opens in a new tab
  • Parenting this link opens in a new tab
  • Parents this link opens in a new tab
  • People this link opens in a new tab
  • People en Español this link opens in a new tab
  • Rachael Ray Magazine this link opens in a new tab
  • Real Simple this link opens in a new tab
  • Ser Padres this link opens in a new tab
  • Shape this link opens in a new tab
  • Siempre Mujer this link opens in a new tab
  • Southern Living this link opens in a new tab
  • SwearBy this link opens in a new tab
  • Travel & Leisure this link opens in a new tab
MyRecipes.com is part of the Allrecipes Food Group. © Copyright 2021 Meredith Corporation. MyRecipes is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. MyRecipes may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Privacy Policythis link opens in a new tab Terms of Servicethis link opens in a new tab Ad Choicesthis link opens in a new tab California Do Not Sellthis link opens a modal window Web Accessibilitythis link opens in a new tab
© Copyright . All rights reserved. Printed from https://www.myrecipes.com

View image

Dress Up Your Stuffing
this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines.