Stuffing

The history of stuffing recipes is a long and varied one, with many different cultures and cuisines contributing to the dish we now know and love. Stuffing is thought to have originated in ancient Egypt, where it was used to fill the stomachs of animals before they were slaughtered. This practice eventually made its way to Europe, where it was used as a way to stretch out meat during times of scarcity.

One of the earliest stuffing recipes on record comes from the Roman cookbook Apicius, which includes a recipe for farsumagru, a dish made with ground meat, breadcrumbs, and spices. This recipe was likely brought to England by the Romans, and it is thought to be the precursor to the modern-day dish.

Over the centuries, stuffing recipes have evolved to include a variety of different ingredients. The breadcrumbs in the original recipe were often replaced with other starchy ingredients like rice or potatoes. And, as different cultures added their own twist to the dish, new ingredients like dried fruits, nuts, and herbs were added to the mix.

Advice

When it comes to making stuffing, it's important to remember that it's all about the taste! Start by choosing the type of bread you want to use. White bread is the classic choice, but anything from sourdough to corn bread can be used. From there, consider adding a mix of vegetables, spices, and herbs to give the stuffing a unique flavor. Finally, don't forget to add some good quality broth or stock to help keep the stuffing moist. With these tips, you'll be sure to have a delicious stuffing that everyone will enjoy.

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Recipes

 

Buttered Stuffing With Celery and Leeks

4/5 - 2790 votes

• salt
• loaf
• white wine
• parsley
• red pepper flake
• chive
• olive oil
• marjoram
• leek
• chicken
• egg
• celery
• garlic
• butter

 

Savory Cornbread Stuffing

5/5 - 1308 votes

• CORNBREAD AND SAGE STUFFING
• cornbread double batch
• pepper
• salt
• thyme
• onion
• parsley
• milk
• olive oil
• sage
• butter separately
• garlic
• celery
• CORNBREAD
• yogurt
• yellow cornmeal
• baking powder
• honey
• all purpose flour
• milk
• baking soda
• egg
• butter
• salt

 

Herby Mushroom Croissant Stuffing

4.18/5 - 673 votes

• gruyère cheese
• thyme
• salt
• onion
• day croissant
• tuscan kale
• sage
• butter
• garlic
• chicken
• olive oil
• celery
• egg
• mushroom
• butter

 

Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing

4.7/5 - 217 votes

• sage
• salt
• egg
• chicken stock
• heavy cream
• butter
• onion
• cornmeal muffin

 

Herby Bread-and-Butter Stuffing for Two

4/5 - 973 votes

• stale white
• black pepper
• marjoram
• egg
• shallot
• turkey
• herb
• salt
• butter

 

Sourdough Stuffing With Kale and Dates

5/5 - 319 votes

• black pepper
• sherry
• lacinato kale
• turkey sausage
• salt
• loaf sourdough bread
• olive oil
• rosemary
• chicken
• onion
• thyme
• chile de árbol
• deglet noor date
• almond
• butter

 

Stock-and-Cider-Brined Chicken Over Stuffing

4/5 - 540 votes

• broccoli rabe
• prune
• thyme
• salt
• loaf country bread
• onion
• apple cider
• chicken stock
• black pepper
• apple cider vinegar
• parsley
• sage
• carrot
• chicken thigh
• celery
• butter

 

Homemade Oven-Baked Stuffing With Fresh Sage

4/5 - 177 votes

• chicken stock
• walnut
• egg
• sage
• celery
• onion
• butter
• parsley
• bread
• raisin

 

Vegan Stuffing

4/5 - 474 votes

• salt
• baguette
• onion
• pecan
• parsley
• thyme
• vegetable broth
• sage
• celery
• vegan butter

 

French Onion Stuffing

4/5 - 416 votes

• chive
• salt
• country bread loaf
• white wine
• celery
• thyme
• mushroom broth
• egg
• mushroom
• onion
• oil
• garlic
• butter

 

Rye, Kale, Mushroom, and Pumpkin Seed Stuffing

4.3/5 - 123 votes

• salt
• mushroom
• rosemary
• kale
• rye
• white wine
• pumpkin seed
• sage
• egg
• chicken stock
• olive oil
• celery
• shallot

 

Cheesy Pizza Stuffing

4/5 - 397 votes

• salt
• vegetable stock
• milk
• oregano
• loaf brioche
• egg
• onion
• mozzarella cheese
• tomato paste
• butter

 

Best Paleo Stuffing (Gluten-Free, Grain-Free)

4.94/5 - 88 votes

• apple
• mushroom
• black pepper
• salt
• cranberry
• parsley
• almond flour
• celery
• ghee
• onion
• egg
• poultry seasoning

 

Scallion-Cheddar Cornbread Stuffing

4/5 - 384 votes

• cheddar cheese
• sage
• green onion
• celery
• turkey
• salt
• parsley
• parmesan cheese
• black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• egg
• butter
• stale cornbread

 

Best Stuffing

5/5 - 117 votes

• olive oil
• rosemary
• thyme
• loaf day sourdough bread
• vegetable broth
• butter
• black pepper
• sage
• egg
• leek
• garlic
• salt
• celery
• parsley

 

Sourdough, Italian Sausage, and Chestnut Stuffing

4.4/5 - 96 votes

• salt
• italian sausage
• pink lady apple
• sourdough bread
• chestnut
• sherry
• sage
• olive oil
• chiles de árbol
• garlic
• egg
• onion
• chicken stock
• butter
• celery

 

Cornbread, Chorizo, Cherry, and Pecan Stuffing

3.9/5 - 129 votes

• salt
• chorizo
• cornbread
• tart cherry
• pecan
• parsley
• olive oil
• white wine vinegar
• sage
• garlic
• egg
• onion
• chicken stock
• butter
• celery

 

Two-Way Chanterelle and Pear Bread Stuffing

5/5 - 96 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• chanterelle mushroom
• sugar
• onion
• loaf pullman
• butter
• thyme
• italian parsley
• white wine
• pancetta
• chive
• shallot
• turkey stock
• pears pear

 

Crock Pot Stuffing

5/5 - 160 votes

• apple
• sage
• marjoram
• pepper
• salt
• chicken stock
• celery
• savory
• thyme
• bread
• butter
• parsley
• onion

 

Zucchini and Stuffing Casserole

4.5/5 - 75 votes

• chicken soup cream
• onion
• sour cream
• carrot
• herb stuffing
• zucchini
• butter

 

Wild Rice Stuffing With Apples, Pecans and Cranberries

4/5 - 270 votes

• salt
• celery
• butter
• olive oil
• onion
• rice
• cranberry
• pecan
• sage
• apple
• garlic
• short grain brown rice
• vegetable stock

 

Thanksgiving Stuffing

4.99/5 - 89 votes

• loaf white bread
• carrot
• onion
• sausage
• parley
• chicken broth
• sage
• celery
• butter
• salt

 

Wild Rice, Almond and Mushroom Stuffing

4/5 - 246 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• celery
• onion
• chicken stock
• parsley
• sherry
• almond
• sage
• rice
• olive oil
• thyme
• mushroom
• garlic

 

Butternut Squash and Wild Mushroom Stuffing.

4.21/5 - 124 votes

• asiago cheese
• brown sugar
• thyme
• salt
• onion
• day sourdough bread
• balsamic vinegar
• oregano
• sage
• olive oil
• garlic
• egg
• chicken
• mushroom
• butternut squash
• butter

 

The BEST Stuffing Recipe

4.57/5 - 83 votes

• bread
• chicken broth
• black pepper
• salt
• celery
• onion
• poultry seasoning
• butter

 

Spiced Apple-Sausage Stuffing With Cranberries and Brandy

5/5 - 63 votes

• cranberry
• cinnamon
• brandy
• clove
• apple cider vinegar
• bay leaf
• celery
• ginger
• coriander seed
• garlic
• ground pork
• apple
• leek
• black pepper
• salt
• olive oil

 

My Favorite Bread Stuffing

4/5 - 200 votes

• salt
• tarragon
• onion
• parsley
• green onion
• pine nut
• butter
• bread crumb

 

Mofongo Stuffing

5/5 - 62 votes

• vegetable oil
• pork rind
• ají caballero pepper
• onion
• tomato
• cilantro
• ají dulce pepper
• cubanelle pepper
• olive oil
• butter
• garlic
• green plantain

 

Cornbread Stuffing With Sausage and Corn Nuts

4.9/5 - 48 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• butter
• sage
• breakfast sausage
• thyme
• onion
• thai chile
• garlic
• egg
• cornbread
• turkey stock
• corn nut
• white wine
• celery

 

Marilyn Monroe’s Stuffing

4/5 - 189 votes

• loaf sourdough bread
• parmesan cheese
• oil
• salt
• pepper
• salt
• onion
• raisin
• walnut
• chicken
• round
• parsley
• oregano
• rosemary
• thyme
• egg
• bay leaf
• celery

 

Classic Stuffing

4/5 - 82 votes

• rosemary
• thyme
• salt
• bread
• black pepper
• celery
• onion
• egg
• sage
• chicken stock
• parsley
• butter

 

Wild Rice and Quinoa Stuffing

4/5 - 165 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• celery
• porcini mushroom
• cremini mushroom
• walnut oil
• rice
• parsley
• walnut
• white wine
• quinoa
• kale
• olive oil
• thyme
• garlic
• sage
• shallot

 

Leftover Turkey and Stuffing Casserole

4/5 - 77 votes

• butter
• cranberry sauce
• turkey
• turkey gravy
• turkey stuffing

 

Stuffing Muffins

4/5 - 149 votes

• vegetable broth
• oil grease muffin tin
• salt
• flax seed
• rosemary
• thyme
• celery
• onion
• vegan butter
• garlic
• bread

 

Chorizo and Cornbread Stuffing

4.9/5 - 35 votes

• cotija cheese
• chorizo
• butter
• celery
• carrot
• onion
• chicken stock
• cilantro
• cornbread
• garlic

 

Creamy Crockpot Chicken and Herb Stuffing

4/5 - 66 votes

• mushroom soup condensed cream
• chicken soup condensed cream
• chicken broth
• butter
• milk
• herb stuffing
• swiss cheese
• chicken breast

 

Baguette, Smoked Oyster, and Pancetta Stuffing

4.3/5 - 46 votes

• salt
• smoked oyster
• baguette
• lemon
• cognac
• pine nut
• thyme
• sage
• lemon zest
• egg
• leek
• chicken stock
• olive oil
• butter
• pancetta
• celery

 

Gluten-Free Apple-Pecan Cornbread Stuffing

4/5 - 112 votes

• STUFFING
• pepper
• salt
• granny smith apple
• onion
• pecan
• olive oil
• herb
• celery
• double corn cornbread
• DOUBLE CORN CORNBREAD
• corn
• cornmeal
• rice milk
• gluten-free flour
• apple cider vinegar
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• sugar
• vegetable oil
• egg

 

If It Ain’t Broke, Don’t Fix It Stuffing

5/5 - 26 votes

• butter
• breakfast sausage
• olive oil
• sage
• thyme
• black pepper
• fennel
• onion
• loaf sourdough bread
• white wine
• parsley
• salt
• egg
• thanksgiving stock
• celery

 

Chestnut Stuffing

4/5 - 54 votes

• butter
• onion
• white bread
• wheat bread
• marjoram
• thyme
• salt
• poultry seasoning
• milk
• black pepper
• garlic
• chestnut
• egg

 

Lemon Barley Stuffing

5/5 - 29 votes

• CHIVE BUTTER
• lemon lemon juice zest
• chive
• garlic
• salt
• butter
• BARLEY-MUSHROOM MIXTURE
• hazelnut
• rosemary
• chicken stock
• salt
• shiitake mushroom cap
• parsley
• barley
• butter
• leek
• olive oil
• black pepper

 

Sausage Cranberry Pecan Stuffing

5/5 - 33 votes

• pecan
• italian sausage
• granny smith apple
• onion
• stuffing
• celery
• chicken broth
• cranberry
• mushroom
• garlic

 

Squash and Celeriac Quinoa Stuffing

4/5 - 94 votes

• quinoa
• sage
• thyme
• garlic
• onion
• pepper
• parsley
• hazelnut
• water
• olive oil
• butternut squash
• celeriac
• salt

 

Cuban Fufu: Sweet Plantain Stuffing With Garlic and Bacon

4/5 - 51 votes

• onion
• bacon
• garlic
• sweet plantain

 

Favorite Croissant Stuffing

5/5 - 45 votes

• rosemary
• dijon mustard
• onion
• croissant
• heavy cream
• salt
• chicken
• sage
• butter
• thyme
• poultry seasoning
• egg
• celery
• garlic
• worcestershire sauce

 

Brioche Stuffing With Chestnuts and Figs

4/5 - 91 votes

• spanish onion
• vegetarian sausage
• salt
• butter
• celery
• fennel
• brioche loaf
• vegetable stock
• fiji apple
• quatre épice
• vegetable stock
• marjoram
• sage
• thyme
• pepper
• egg
• fig
• glazed chestnut

 

Mochi Rice Stuffing

4/5 - 84 votes

• salt
• water chestnut
• onion
• ginger
• olive oil
• chestnut
• green onion
• lap cheong
• sugar
• char siu
• cilantro
• oyster sauce
• egg
• mochi rice
• bacon
• shiitake mushroom

 

One-Skillet Mushroom Cornbread Stuffing

4.6/5 - 22 votes

• honey
• baking soda
• tuscan kale
• egg
• mushroom
• butter
• olive oil
• buttermilk
• yellow cornmeal
• rosemary
• salt
• onion
• garlic

 

Roasted Cornish Game Hens & Wild Rice-Fig Stuffing

4.9/5 - 21 votes

• pine nut
• white wine
• white wine
• rosemary
• sage
• cumin
• salt
• egg
• shallot
• chicken broth
• rice
• celery
• lemon juice
• butter
• chicken broth
• cornish game hen
• bacon
• crimini mushroom
• fig
• rosemary
• paprika

 

Chorizo and Calabrian Chile Stuffing

5/5 - 16 votes

• rosemary
• sage
• salt
• loaf bread
• onion
• oil calabrian chile
• butter
• parsley
• egg
• chicken broth
• olive oil
• chorizo
• celery
• garlic

 

Chorizo and Corn Bread Stuffing

4.5/5 - 17 votes

• hard chorizo
• garlic
• onion
• chicken stock
• carrot
• celery
• cilantro
• corn bread

 

Italian Spinach Stuffing

4/5 - 54 votes

• salt
• bread crumb
• parmesan cheese
• parsley
• onion
• white mushrooms cap
• chicken
• spinach
• egg
• olive oil
• garlic

 

Black and Brown Rice Stuffing With Walnuts and Pears

4/5 - 51 votes

• pepper
• salt
• celery
• butter
• olive oil
• water
• onion
• black rice
• brown rice
• walnut
• red lentil
• sage
• thyme
• garlic
• pear

 

Bacon-Parmesan Stuffing

4.7/5 - 14 votes

• black pepper
• salt
• parmesan cheese
• rosemary
• green onion
• stale loaf white bread
• butter
• parsley
• egg
• onion
• chicken broth
• bacon

 

The New Classic Stuffing

4.9/5 - 14 votes

• salt
• fennel
• sourdough bread
• hot
• white wine
• hazelnut
• turkey
• sage
• egg
• onion
• olive oil
• butter
• celery

 

Hmong Egg Roll Stuffing

4/5 - 48 votes

• salt
• black pepper
• carrot
• green cabbage
• garlic
• oyster sauce
• egg
• cilantro
• green onion
• vermicelli bean thread noodle

 

Vegetarian Cornbread Stuffing

4/5 - 28 votes

• vegetable oil
• parsley
• onion
• vegetable broth
• sage
• thyme
• corn bread
• wheat bread
• celery
• black pepper
• salt

 

Spicy Lemon-Ginger Bread Stuffing

4/5 - 44 votes

• caraway seed
• garlic
• lemon
• bread crumb
• green chile
• ginger
• butter

 

Classic Herb and Fennel Stuffing

4.7/5 - 14 votes

• butter
• parsley
• rosemary
• thyme
• loaf bread
• fennel
• white wine
• olive oil
• sage
• black pepper
• egg
• onion
• chicken broth
• salt
• celery

 

Pineapple Stuffing

4.5/5 - 14 votes

• pineapple
• salt
• brown sugar
• sugar
• egg
• butter
• bread

 

Chestnut Stuffing

4.2/5 - 13 votes

• butter
• chicken
• chestnut
• salt
• onion
• turkey liver
• parsley
• sage
• black pepper
• celery
• egg
• cornbread
• bread crumb

 

Mandarin Rice Stuffing With Chestnuts and Shiitake Mushrooms

5/5 - 11 votes

• bell pepper
• asian sesame oil
• garlic
• ginger
• soy sauce
• green onion
• chestnut
• grain brown rice
• pecan
• cilantro
• white pepper
• vegetable broth
• peanut
• salt
• shiitake mushroom

 

Sausage Stuffing!

4.95/5 - 20 votes

• chicken stock broth
• sage
• thyme
• granny smith apple
• celery
• onion
• cream
• pecan
• salt
• butter
• butter
• pork sausage
• white bread
• thyme

 

Vegetarian Quinoa Stuffing

4.5/5 - 12 votes

• quinoa
• celery
• thyme
• onion
• mushroom
• seitan
• walnut
• sage
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic
• butter
• bay leaf
• vegetable broth
• bread

 

Apple Pecan Stuffing

3.7/5 - 13 votes

• salt
• spanish onion
• chicken stock
• pecan
• sage
• thyme
• parsley
• egg
• olive oil
• granny smith apple
• heavy cream
• sourdough bread

 

Traditional Sausage Stuffing Recipe

5/5 - 11 votes

• cranberry
• sausage
• stale loaf bread
• rosemary
• sage
• thyme
• egg
• onion
• celery
• salt
• all purpose flour
• butter
• pepper
• heavy cream
• chicken broth

 

The Best Vegan Stuffing Recipe

4.9/5 - 8 votes

• salt
• button
• leek
• onion
• vegetable stock
• olive oil
• sage
• parsley
• garlic
• vegan white bread
• celery
• pecan

 

Caramelized Onion and Cornbread Stuffing

4.9/5 - 9 votes

• sage
• salt
• egg
• chicken stock
• heavy cream
• butter
• onion
• cornmeal muffin

 

Stuffing Muffins

4.5/5 - 11 votes

• egg
• onion
• sausage
• sage
• salt
• thyme
• black pepper
• garlic
• chicken broth
• celery
• olive oil
• butter
• bread

 

Cornbread Stuffing with Bacon and Sage

4.92/5 - 12 votes

• salt
• pepper
• salt
• butter
• bacon
• apple cider vinegar
• sage
• thyme
• turkey stock
• egg
• onion
• butter
• celery
• cornbread
• pepper

 

Mofongo Stuffing (Green Plantain Turkey)

4/5 - 19 votes

• bacon
• onion
• chicken broth
• olive oil
• sweet chile pepper
• garlic
• green plantain
• vegetable oil

 

Chestnut and Pear Stuffing

4.2/5 - 9 votes

• salt
• olive oil
• crustless
• fennel
• white wine
• spanish onion
• garlic
• cranberry
• chicken stock
• anjou pear
• celery
• rosemary
• chestnut
• bacon

 

Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage and Collard Greens

4.7/5 - 9 votes

• buttermilk cornbread
• salt
• onion
• heavy cream
• hot
• red pepper flake
• olive oil
• rosemary
• collard green
• celery
• chicken broth
• egg
• garlic
• butter

 

Roast Goose and Chestnut Stuffing

5/5 - 5 votes

• goose
• onion
• chestnut
• pork sausage
• celery
• bay leaf
• carrot
• garlic
• bread crumb
• apricot
• foie gra
• ground
• salt
• truffle

 

Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing

5/5 - 7 votes

• butter
• bread
• butter
• rosemary
• thyme
• black pepper
• onion
• parsley
• sage
• celery
• chicken turkey broth
• salt
• egg

 

Shrimp and Roasted Sweet Potato Hash Stuffing

4/5 - 21 votes

• black pepper
• lime juice
• shrimp
• chili powder
• jalapeño
• garlic
• bell pepper
• onion
• salt
• sweet potato
• cilantro
• olive oil

 

Apple and Fennel Challah Stuffing (Pareve)

4/5 - 14 votes

• onion
• lemon
• challah
• olive oil
• fennel
• vegetable broth
• celery
• apple
• sage
• garlic
• black pepper
• salt

 

Sage, Lemon and Mushroom Stuffing

4.8/5 - 12 votes

• lemon zest
• salt
• butter
• bread crouton
• white wine
• almond
• black pepper
• egg
• onion
• tbs thyme
• braising neck turkey broth made
• sage
• celery
• mushroom

 

Vegan Stuffing

5/5 - 7 votes

• cipollini onion
• sage
• cranberry
• vegetable broth
• balsamic vinegar
• rosemary
• celery
• mushroom
• garlic
• lacinato kale
• ciabatta grain bread
• olive oil
• salt

 

Great Grandma's Sausage Stuffing

5/5 - 7 votes

• celery
• onion
• breakfast sausage
• parsley
• egg
• stuffing
• chicken stock
• sage

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