15 Stuffing Recipes That'll Make You Ditch the Boxed Stuff

On Thanksgiving, most people are all about the turkey. I used to be, too, until… homemade stuffing. Oh my. All my life, I had only eaten the boxed stuff, so it’s no surprise that I had a take it or leave it attitude about stuffing. But these recipes? These Thanksgiving stuffing recipes will change the way you do holidays. Make one, make several. You can never have too much when it’s this good.

Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes That’ll Become Your New Favorite Holiday Food

This gluten-free Ham Family Cornbread Stuffing will be a huge hit even with those people who say they “hate” stuffing. With onions, bell peppers, celery and link sausage with a little kick of chili powder, you really can’t go wrong.

This Sausage and Cornbread Stuffing uses ground sausage instead and has a nice crunch from the pecans!

Here’s another gluten free option with a healthy dose of butternut squash: Gluten-Free Cornbread Butternut Stuffing.

Herb Apple Stuffing is full of seasonal flavors (yay for Granny Smith apples) and is sure to impress this Thanksgiving.

Ciabatta and Sausage Stuffing is a rustic side dish made with crusty Italian bread, fresh herbs and delicious sausage.

This Rosemary Bacon Mushroom Stuffing has the delicious flavor and crispy texture of bacon paired with the sweetness of prunes. The leftovers are even more amazing!

This Traditional Stuffing is made with Texas toast, carrots, celery and all the other goodness you’ve come to expect with everyone’s favorite side dish.

For a unique spin on stuffing, try Sausage, Goat Cheese and Sun Dried Tomato Stuffing.

Chinese Sausage Stuffing uses Chinese sausage with a sweet blend of Asian spices. Blending the sweet and savory in this stuffing recipe is pure bliss!

Sausage and Wild Rice Stuffing will become a Thanksgiving favorite for sure, but it’s easy enough to enjoy all year round, too.

Short on time when you’re cooking Thanksgiving dinner? Make it a little easier with this Slow Cooker Cornbread Stuffing recipe. Just toss the ingredients into the slow cooker, and you’re all set.

You don’t have to blow your diet just because the holidays are here. This Apple Pecan Stuffing is 21 Day Fix friendly, and it’s super delicious to boot.

Nothing is better than a family recipe that has stood the test of time. You know you’re family is going to love Grandma’s Thanksgiving Stuffing because it’s a tried and true dish!

This unique Pork Stuffing doesn’t use bread at all. You’ll use potatoes instead and lots of pork paired with green chiles, salsa verde and garlic for a flavorful, bread-free dish.