It’s not Thanksgiving without a good homemade stuffing recipe, or a good cornbread dressing if you’re in the South! The question is: do you make it inside the bird or out?

Classic Stuffing with Sausage

This is the stuffing I make when I want a classic everyone at the table already loves.

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Classic Stuffing with Sausage
Celery, onions, and Italian sausage are tossed with dried bread cubes and butter and then topped with broth and baked to perfection. This Quick & Easy Stuffing Recipe can complete just about any meal, and it’s perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Southern Cornbread Dressing

This is the dressing I make when I want a taste of home on the holiday table.

Southern Cornbread Dressing
Cornbread Dressing is a Southern staple: the combination of sweet cornbread and savory sausage is so delicious. The celery and onions add such a wonderful crunch, and the creamy soup brings it all together.
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Foccacia and Bacon Stuffing

This is the stuffing I make when I want to try something a little different from the usual bread cubes.

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Focaccia and Bacon Stuffing
Focaccia and Bacon Stuffing is a unique twist on a classic. The olive oil in Italian focaccia bread makes a stuffing with rich flavor, and crispy bacon adds even more.
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Overnight Sausage and Sage Stuffing

This is the stuffing I make the night before so Thanksgiving morning is a little easier.

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Overnight Sausage and Sage Stuffing
Thanksgiving isn’t complete without Overnight Sausage and Sage Stuffing. Butter-crisped bread, tender vegetables, sausage, and sage make this the holiday dish that everyone will be reaching for.
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Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Pecans

This is the dressing I make when I want a little crunch and sweetness mixed into the classic.

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Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Pecans
One bite of this flavorful, make-ahead Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Pecans, and you will be in Thanksgiving food heaven. This easy recipe has everything good about the holidays, and the aroma while it bakes in the oven is incredible.
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Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing

This is the stuffing I make when I want something crispy on the outside and soft in the middle.

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Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing
This baked stuffing is crispy on the outside and soft, but not mushy, on the inside. Italian sausage adds extra flavor along with celery, onions, and sourdough bread, and best of all, you can prep it the night before.
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Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe

This is the stuffing I make when someone at the table needs a gluten-free option that doesn’t taste like an afterthought.

A close-up image of savory herb stuffing with chunks of toasted bread, diced celery, herbs, and sage leaves.
Gluten-Free Stuffing
This Gluten-Free Stuffing recipe is a holiday season classic with minimal prep time. It’s made with a single loaf of gluten-free bread, onion, and celery soaked in turkey stock and the perfect blend of herbs, then baked until crisped and golden.
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Hi, I'm Kari!

I’m the home cook and photographer at Southern Bytes. My love of cooking started in my mom’s kitchen more than 30 years ago and grew even stronger after I married into a Louisiana family that lives and breathes Southern food. These are the recipes that capture the heart of Southern tradition, from collard greens and gumbo to cornbread and red beans and rice.

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