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

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Classic Stuffing with Sausage. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.
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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 absolutely perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.

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Southern Cornbread Dressing

Cornbread Dressing. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

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

Focaccia and Bacon Stuffing. Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

Focaccia and Bacon Stuffing is a unique twist on a classic. The olive oil in Italian focaccia bread makes a stuffing / dressing with rich flavor while crispy bacon adds richness. 

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Overnight Sausage and Sage Stuffing

Overnight Sausage and Sage Stuffing. Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

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

Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Pecans. Photo Credit: Grits and Pinecones.

One bite of my flavorful, make-ahead Cornbread Dressing with Sausage and Pecans, and you will be in Thanksgiving food heaven. This easy recipe epitomizes everything good about the holidays, and the aroma wafting through your house while it bakes in the oven is intoxicating.

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Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing

Baked Italian Sausage Stuffing. Photo Credit: Butter and Baggage.

It’s not Thanksgiving without a good homemade stuffing recipe! Whether you make it inside the bird or out, it’s a classic. 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. Best of all, you can prep this the night before.

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Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe

Gluten-Free Stuffing. Photo Credit: Peel with Zeal.

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 am a newlywed, food blogger, health coach, and mama to a hot mess of a border collie. I love to put a new spin on old family recipes and I try to make as many meals as possible with an Instant Pot.

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