33 Best Traditional Turkey Stuffing Recipes to Try

Put your sourdough bread to good use by turning it into a stuffing, filled with thyme and parsley and sealed with a buttery finish.

Get the recipe for Sourdough Herb Stuffing.

Add some seared sausage to this fennel flavored stuffing to pair perfectly with some slices of turkey.

Get the Sausage-Fennel Stuffing recipe.

Keep it classic with this delectable dish. It calls for low-sodium chicken broth, but you can easily replace that with vegetable broth if you need a vegetarian version.

Get the Herb Dressing Stuffing recipe.

For the adventurous tasters, this dill and parsley stuffing will take your tastebuds to new levels. Plus, it's done in 45 minutes!

Get the Dill & Parsley Stuffing recipe.

Add some Southern flair to your table with this dish. It calls for cornbread. pears and roasted chestnuts!

Get the Cornbread, Sausage, and Chestnut Stuffing recipe.

This clever stuffing might not be baked in a bird, but sausage and herbs ensure it's still packed with flavor.

Get the Sausage and Herb Stuffing recipe.

This sausage-filled stuffing is practically a meal in itself. But luckily, it only takes 20 minutes to prepare. Then, just pop it in the oven as you work on other dishes.

Get the Sourdough Studding with Sausage and Herbs recipe.

The only thing that could make stuffing more satisfying: gobs and gobs of cheddar cheese. We added 6 oz. extra-sharp Cheddar for this recipe.

Get the Cheddar and Herb Stuffing recipe.

Mexican chorizo is the star of this savory cornbread stuffing recipe. Just be sure to get the raw, fresh version for ultimate flavor.

Get the Cornbread Stuffing with Chorizo recipe at Isabel Eats.

Pro-tip: If you prefer moist stuffing (and who doesn't?), cover your finished stuffing in foil while you wait for the other dishes to finish cooking. The foil traps in moisture making it a delicious dish.

Get the Basic Herb Stuffing recipe.

Better bread means better stuffing, so use a mixture of artisanal breads like pumpernickel, sourdough, and whole-wheat.

Get the Apple-Walnut Stuffing recipe.

Smoky ingredients make this stuffing especially appealing to meat lovers. After cooking the bacon, carrots, celery, and onions in a skillet, transfer it all to a bowl to toss in golden-brown toasted bread.

Get the Bacon and Chestnut Stuffing recipe.

Sweet caramelized onions and apples add a delicious depth of flavor to this Thanksgiving side.

Get the Caramelized Onion Stuffing with Apples and Sage recipe.

Combine cornbread stuffing with cubed herb seasoning to make this unforgettable side. Paired with sausage, onions, celery, pears and cranberries, this easy three-step stuffing will please everyone.

Get the Cornbread Stuffing with Pears and Dried Cranberries recipe.

Hot Italian sausage and sage make this the perfect Thanksgiving stuffing that can be prepared ahead of time. Add in celery and onion to the sausage once it's cooked, and then toss that mixture with bread and butter before baking.

Get the Cornbread Sausage Stuffing recipe.

For a tangy spin on traditional stuffing, try this recipe, which pairs cubes of toasted sourdough bread with sausage, sautéed onions and apples, dried cranberries, and fresh herbs.

Get the Sourdough Stuffing with Sausage, Cranberries, and Apples recipe.

Looking for a stuffing that's bursting with flavor, textures and heartiness? This slightly sweet pear, sage, and sausage stuffing is just what you need.

Get the Pear, Sage and Sausage Stuffing recipe at The Flavor Bender.

Made with Chinese sausage and sticky rice, this aromatic stuffing recipe will be your go-to for every Thanksgiving dinner.

Get the Sticky Rice Stuffing recipe at Omnivore's Cookbook.

This tried-and-true traditional stuffing uses poultry seasoning among other spices and veggies for a classic side.

Get the Best Bread Stuffing recipe at Flour On My Face.

Yes, this recipe calls for a different kind of poultry, but you'll find the same comfort in each bite. Plus, you can tuck this recipe away for future winter holiday dinners.

Get the Crock Pot Chicken Stuffing recipe at Flour On My Face.

Making a Thanksgiving dinner has never been so approachable than with this turkey breast recipe perfect for a small gathering and its accompanying stuffing hack that will blow your mind.

Get the Herb Roasted Turkey Breast with Stovetop Stuffing recipe at The Woks of Life.

If you have some vegan guests attending your dinner, then opting for this vegan recipe will please those following this diet (as well as those who don't).

Get the Vegan Stuffing recipe at Love & Lemons.

This healthier stuffing recipe has loads of seasonal veggies and flavors, including butternut squash, pearl onions, sage, and rosemary.

Get the Butternut Squash Casserole recipe at Love & Lemons.

Make this two-in-one Thanksgiving recipe and please every dinner guest.

Get the Homemade Cornbread Stuffing recipe at Love & Lemons.

For the gluten sensitive, this stuffing recipe uses your choice of GF bread with dairy-free butter for the lactose sensitive, as well.

Get the Gluten-free Stuffing with Sausage and Apple recipe at Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

Instead of bread, this stuffing recipe uses two cups of brown rice for a healthier version of the turkey staple. Or, should we say (turkey) sausage staple.

Get the Instant Pot Stuffing with Brown Rice and Sausage recipe at Confessions of a Fit Foodie.

Preparing vegetarian options for a holiday dinner often centered around a type of poultry can be difficult, but this recipe makes it easy.

Get the Vegetarian Stuffing recipe at Budget Bytes.

Grilled and stuffed? Say less! Grilling one loaf of Italian bread may be an unconventional additional step, but for the added crunch and flavor, we say it's worth it. And your taste buds will, too.

Get the Grilled Bread Stuffing recipe at How Sweet Eats.

This stuffing recipe is gluten-free by swapping bread for quinoa and crushed pretzels.

Get the Pretzel Bread Quinoa Stuffing with Garlic Butter Mushrooms recipe at How Sweet Eats.