20 Holiday Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

holiday stuffing and dressings

We don’t care if you call it stuffing or dressing, Thanksgiving isn’t Thanksgiving without this delicious holiday side dish. While we love mom’s classic recipe, we also can’t wait to try these twists and changes to the stuffing we’ve always known. These dressing recipes will have you coming back for seconds and even thirds!

Super Traditional Vegan Stuffing

Super Traditional Vegan Stuffing

“The best bread for this stuffing is a nice, big loaf of country white bread that you dice yourself. Sliced sandwich bread tends to be sliced too thin. It’s also best if the bread is a few days old and relatively dry. If it seems fresh and springy, toast the bread cubes for 5 minutes in a 325°F oven before proceeding with the recipe.” - Katie
Sausage Bacon Apple Stuffing

Sausage Bacon Apple Stuffing

“This sausage bacon apple stuffing recipe will be a full-flavored holiday side dish. It's filled with sausage, bacon, apples, dried cherries, sauteed onions, and an assortment of herbs and spices. This fluffy stuffing is super moist and almost a meal in itself. So good!” - Kitchen Crew
Not Yo' Momma's Stuffing

Not Yo' Momma's Stuffing

“Italian sausage adds a unique flavor to this stuffing. Combining cornbread with plain bread cubes keeps this stuffing from becoming too soggy. We love the crunch pecans give this side dish. It's an easy stuffing to prepare, yet your guests will think you spent all day making it.” - Kitchen Crew
Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing

Italian Sausage, Mushroom and Chestnut Stuffing

“A tasty stuffing or dressing with Italian sausage, mushrooms and chestnuts that would make a perfect addition to any holiday dinner table.” - Kevin
Nonna's Cornbread Dressing

Nonna's Cornbread Dressing

“I must have this served with cranberry sauce and a slice of turkey! All my family looks forward to the dressing, it just would not be Thanksgiving without it.” - Lisa
Walnut Apple Stuffing

Walnut Apple Stuffing

“If your Thanksgiving company includes eaters of mixed persuasions, vegetarians and vegan guests won’t want to eat stuffing that’s been cooked in the bird. Of course, you need not wait for special occasions to make this. Everyone loves stuffing! Of course, you can use a gluten-free bread if need be. The sweet apple and red onion contrast nicely with the herbal notes.” - Nava
Cajun Oyster Stuffing

Cajun Oyster Stuffing

“OMG this is a favorite in our house! I love it!” - Stacey
Homemade Southern-style Cornbread Dressing

Homemade Southern-style Cornbread Dressing

“Homemade Southern-style Cornbread Dressing, this is my recipe of our family favorite version of this Southern classic.” - Paula
Sausage and Potato Stuffing

Sausage and Potato Stuffing

“Not only will this flavorful stuffing complement your holiday turkey, but it will also leave you begging for leftovers! This stuffing will taste just as delicious the next day just top it off with an over-easy egg and ta-da! Breakfast! Enjoy it.” - Adriana
Sausage and Mushroom Stuffing

Sausage and Mushroom Stuffing

“This is a quick and easy stuffing recipe to prepare when in a pinch. Much of the seasoning comes from the herb stuffing mix, but the sage sausage and fresh veggies amp up the flavor. We really liked the addition of mushrooms. They give a nice texture to the dish. Butter helps with moisture and adds its wonderful flavor. Slightly different than cornbread stuffing/dressing and just as delicious.” - Kitchen Crew
Cornbread Dressing

Cornbread Dressing

“This is my favorite recipe just exactly as it is. No changes. Just like my mom used to make! I do like to add cooked chicken to it like the cafeteria made when I was a teacher. I like how moist it is. Must have the sage!” - Kathy
My Mom's Bread Dressing (Stuffing)

My Mom's Bread Dressing (Stuffing)

“This recipe only appeared around the holidays and it's one of those that I learned by hanging around the kitchen watching my mom as she prepared the Thanksgiving feast.” - Deb
My Mom's Perfect Thanksgiving Stuffing

My Mom's Perfect Thanksgiving Stuffing

“My husband and I loved this recipe. True, this is probably a basic recipe all readers' moms had used BUT, this one is the best!” - Cat
Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice Stuffing

Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice Stuffing

“Wild rice adds a wonderful texture to this Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice Stuffing; the sweetness of dried cranberries in the recipe lends a delicious flavor. This is an ideal stuffing for winter squashes which stands as a dazzling holiday main dish.” - Nava
Owen's Sausage Stuffing

Owen's Sausage Stuffing

“We love stuffing recipes that are uncomplicated and we really loved the use of sausage in this recipe. It gives the stuffing tons of flavor. If you like things a bit spicy, use hot sausage in the side dish. This stuffing turns out nice and moist. But, taking the foil off for the last 10 minutes adds a crunchy texture to the top. Yum!” - Kitchen Crew
Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

Chorizo Cornbread Stuffing

“It's not your grandma's stuffing! It's awesome. It's a staple on our Thanksgiving table. I was sick of the soggy bird stuffing and this is fresh, different and compliments the meal perfectly. We still have the boring old-fashioned stuffing too, but this always goes first!” - Dannell
Old-Fashioned Potato Bread Stuffing

Old-Fashioned Potato Bread Stuffing

“This hearty, casserole-type bread and potato stuffing need not be stuffed into anything; simply enjoy it as a side dish. This is welcome at the Thanksgiving table, but you can surely enjoy it any time you want a comforting casserole or have a bit of bread you’d like to use up, like those end pieces that no one seems to want.” - Nava
My Stuffing Dressing

My Stuffing Dressing

“This tastes wonderful with the apples and onion in it. The cranberries and pecans are optional, but it is great with them in the stuffing as well.” - Jo
Andouille Stuffing Casserole

Andouille Stuffing Casserole

“If you're looking for a different stuffing to serve this holiday season, add this delicious dish to your menu. The andouille sausage adds a bit of spice with a hint of smokey flavor. You taste more of the chicken broth and sausage, then you do the oysters so don't let those scare you off. The freshly grated cheddar sprinkled on top is a yummy final touch. Kick up the holiday with this delicious dish.” - Kitchen Crew
Slap Yo' Mama Sausage Stuffing

Slap Yo' Mama Sausage Stuffing

“I just couldn't find a stuffing or filling recipe that I was wild about. So, I created this one, and it has been a hit at Thanksgiving for the last 10 years. It's so good, you'll want to Slap Yo' Mama 😉 Hope you love it too!” - Susan