The 35 Stuffing Recipes That Taste Way Better Than Your Boxed Version (2024)

As if adding pumpkin to your stuffing wasn't smart enough, turning the favorite fall ingredient into buttery pumpkin sage croutons will take this recipe to the top of your must-make list.

Get the recipe at Nutmeg Nanny.

Just because you're trying to eat a little healthier this Thanksgiving doesn't mean you have to skip out on your favorite side dish. This version is made with whole grain bread and veggie broth, and yes, it's just as tasty.

Get the recipe at Avocado A Day Nutrition.

Sweet potatoes and tart apples, mixed with sage and parsley, really take your average dressing recipe to a whole new level.

Get the recipe at Put On Your Cake Pants.

Amp up the traditional side by adding a bit of tartness from cherries, apricots, and pomegranate seeds. Even the skeptics will be impressed after enjoying a forkful.

Get the recipe at The Vintage Mixer.

Four ingredients is all you need to whip up this classic. Hey, if it ain't broke.

Get the recipe at Tastes of Lizzy T.

Just because you can't have gluten doesn't mean you can't have stuffing. This quinoa version has all the familiar flavors of a Thanksgiving stuffing you'd never want to pass up.

Get the recipe at In Sonnet's Kitchen.

Not only will the cranberries and pears add color (there's nothing less appetizing than all-brown food), but they'll balance out the savory ingredients for a totally well-rounded bite.

Get the recipe at Pinch of Yum.

Add some unexpected zing to your stuffing with zesty sausage. Your guests will love the surprise.

Get the recipe at Vikalinka.

When you've got a zillion things on your Thanksgiving to-do list, you'll be glad this straight-forward stuffing recipe is in your arsenal.

Get the recipe at Culinary Ginger.

Even though this bad boy takes a bit more time to prep, the result is well worth the extra work.

Get the recipe at Cooking and Beer.

Life is always better when you can bust out the slow-cooker.

Get the recipe at Tori Avery.

It's sweet from the prunes and savory from the bacon and sourdough bread bits. In other words, it's pretty much the whole package.

Get the recipe at Well Plated.

Change it up with a stuffing that includes whole wheat walnut bread, cranberries, pecans, and dates. You'll never go back to that standard recipe again.

Get the recipe at Honestly Yum.

This hearty dish has the three big Cs: chorizo, cornbread, and cilantro (plus some celery and carrots as a bonus). Doesn't get much better than that.

Get the recipe at Country Cleaver.

The leeks have a subtle sweetness to them, making this recipe perfect for any cook looking to mix it up without going too outside their comfort zone.

Get the recipe at What's Gaby Cooking.

This stuffing, which swaps out regular bread for the gluten-free kind, allows everyone to indulge in their favorite side no matter what diet they're following.

Get the recipe at Jeanette's Healthy Living.

You already know waffles, sausage and maple syrup taste great together, so the real question is why wouldn't you make it into a stuffing?

Get the recipe at Crepes of Wrath.

Brussels sprouts, cranberries, mushrooms, gluten-free bread all whisked together with thyme and rosemary? Now that's food for the soul right there.

Get the recipe at Heart Beet Kitchen.

If you like to stick to the traditional stuffing, this Thanksgiving is your opportunity to branch out just a smidge. Trust us, you won't regret it.

Get the recipe at Cooking and Beer.

Cooking all the ingredients in one pan is the best way to let the flavors blend. Don't be afraid to add a splash of wine because, hello, holidays.

Get the recipe at Heather Cristo.