The Best Thanksgiving Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Awesome Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing

Here's a tasty fruited stuffing with freshly toasted bread cubes, turkey sausage, chopped apples, and dried cranberry cranberries. "This Thanksgiving stuffing is fantastic," says Stacy M. Polcyn. "It is very flavorful and fresh-tasting. This recipe will stuff a 10-pound turkey plus extra. I replaced the usual pork sausage with much healthier turkey sausage. Other dried fruits may also be used in place of cranberries."

Bread and Celery Stuffing

A simple classic, this basic bread stuffing incorporates lots of chopped celery, onion, and simple seasonings. "Everyone loved this at Thanksgiving dinner," says MELODYYOON. "It's very tasty and extremely simple, which helps when you've got homemade cornbread, pumpkin pie, and the turkey to cook."

Chestnut Stuffing

Chestnuts add a distinct flavor to this simple bread stuffing. "I have had this stuffing every Thanksgiving my entire life," says KBROWN26. "It is truly a family tradition. Trust me, this is the best stuffing you'll ever taste! Thanks goes out to my Nana, the best cook in the Midwest!"

Old-Fashioned Cracker Dressing

"This old-fashioned dressing is a great side dish for Thanksgiving or alongside roast chicken," says Chef John. "Made with saltine crackers, celery, onions, and herbs, it's simple and satisfying."

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Old-Fashioned Giblet Stuffing

Let's go back to old-school style with an old-fashioned giblet stuffing. You'll sauté the giblets in butter with celery and onion and toss with day-old bread. "I had always tossed the giblets in the trash," says Victoria68, "but am really glad I tried this. I stuffed mine in the turkey, then transferred it to a casserole and heated it in the oven so the top would be crispy. Delicious!"

Pineapple Stuffing

This scrumptious pineapple stuffing is great with ham or turkey. The sweet taste of pineapple is a terrific counterpoint to salty, savory flavors. "This was delicious and almost too easy!" raves Jen F. "I made it two nights in a row - once for my family and once for another family, and the reviews were great!"

Oyster and Cornbread Dressing

"Each year, I am asked to make this wonderful dressing. The recipe has been in my family for years. Chopped oysters and chicken broth make it very moist and flavorful. For an even more moist dressing, use more chicken broth." — DUNCANS FAVORITES

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Quinoa Stuffing

Healthy eaters, rejoice. Here's another gluten-free, vegetarian stuffing. "It was a big hit even among those who are gluten lovers," Rachel Bank says. "I had many recipe requests!"

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Minnesota Wild Rice Dressing

Minnesota is wild-rice country. Here, wild rice mix combines with ground sausage, water chestnuts, and sliced mushrooms.

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