Turkey, schmurkey. We all know who the real stars of the holidays are: The sides. And maybe it's just because we only get to eat it one week out of the year, but our favorite may very well be stuffing. Bread-y, warm, and full of fall flavors — it's the ultimate comfort food. Need some inspiration for your own holiday meals? We've found some of the best stuffing recipes on the Web from traditional to modern and inventive.
Herbed Wild Rice And Quinoa Stuffing
Rice makes a handy substitute for bread in this stuffing that your guest will never guess is gluten-free and vegan.
Great Grandma's Famous Stuffing
Sometimes, you want a fancy recipe. Sometimes, it's best to go with what Grandma would have made.
Gruyere, Bacon, & Green Onion Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin
A bucket list recipe for all the PSL fans out there.
Leftover Stuffing & Chorizo Egg Cups
This easy, brunch-friendly recipe is an innovative way to use up all your stuffing leftovers.
Creamy Crockpot Chicken Stuffing & Green Beans
You don't have to wait for Thanksgiving to enjoy stuffing — this one-pot make-ahead wonder can be enjoyed any night of the week, any time of year.
Rosemary Mushroom Stuffing
Vegans and omnivores alike will find a lot to love in this gorgeous stuffing, full of earthy mushrooms, rosemary, and fennel.
Leek & Chestnut Stuffing
Leeks and chestnuts (with some help from bacon!) make this stuffing super rich and flavorful, even without too much butter or heavy cream.
Poblano Cornbread Stuffing
Chipotle addicts, we have the perfect stuffing for you: Kick your cornbread stuffing up a notch with some Southwestern flare with poblano peppers and cilantro.
Crock Pot Stuffing
Talk about the holiday side dish holy grail: A make-ahead, set-it-and-forget-it stuffing that's also delicious? Sign us up.
Best Ever Sausage Stuffing
"Best ever" might be a bold claim, but this stuffing, filled with sausage, apples, and mushrooms and baked to a golden brown, might very well live up to its name.
Vegan, Gluten-Free Stuffing-Muffins With Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Considering we're going to pile everything together on our plate anyway, stuffing-muffins are a total no-brainer (not to mention it's way cuter than the mashed potato mountain we'd DIY at the buffet line).
Stuffing In A Bundt Pan
Stuffing is a holiday favorite for a reason — but it's not winning any beauty pageants. Unless you put it in a bundt pan, giving the beloved side dish the elegant presentation it deserves.
Herb Stuffing Muffins
Maximize the crispy tops and sides of your stuffing (a.k.a. the best parts) by cooking them individually in a muffin tin and everyone wins.
Mashed Potato & Stuffing Bites
Why have mashed potatoes or stuffing when you can have both in one perfect bite?!
Buffalo Cheddar Beer Bread Stuffing
If you like buffalo chicken, you'll love this new take on traditional turkey day stuffing.
Stuffing Waffles
Leftover stuffing should absolutely go straight to your waffle maker. Next stop, waffle sandwich!
Stuffing Poppers With Cranberry Jalapeño Dipping Sauce
Instead of serving stuffing as a holiday side, try it as a fun, dippable app!
Back-To-Basics Stuffing
If you've never made stuffing before, this classic version is quick and easy.
Tortilla Chip Chorizo Stuffing
It sounds odd, but tortilla chips actually add a wonderful crunch to a spiced up take on holiday stuffing.
Simple Vegan Stuffing
No one will miss the meat when you make this vegan stuffing. And besides, the sides are the best part of holiday meals, anyway!
Herbed Wild Rice & Quinoa Stuffing
We would eat this flavorful, healthier take on stuffing any time of year.
Paleo Caramelized Onion & Sausage Stuffing
Pack in all the traditional flavors of stuffing with a grain-free Thanksgiving side dish that's totally caveman approved.
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