Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes

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The Stuffing: Bread, Corn Bread, or Grains?

"My family is ready for something new this year."

If so, there are choices here that will surprise while delivering that perfect Thanksgiving combination of earthy flavors and starchy comfort.

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Ciabatta Stuffing with Chestnuts and Raisins

Italian Ciabatta bread is studded with chestnuts and raisins. This recipe is perfect for the bread stuffing lovers–but with a little Mediterranean flair.

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Fennel, Sausage, and Caramelized Apple Stuffing

Go traditional with a twist: Sourdough bread, sausage, and apple is a classic combo, but our bread stuffing also has licorice notes from fresh fennel.

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Corn Bread, Chorizo, and Jalapeño Dressing

On the corn bread side, our version veers away from Dixie toward the Southwest, with chorizo sausage and a little kick from a jalapeño pepper.

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Farro, Caramelized Onion, and Wild Mushroom Stuffing

Farro has earthy flavor and a satisfying chew—a bold choice for nontraditional stuffing. Blended with wild mushrooms and sweet caramelized onion, this dish bursts with fall flavors.

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Wild Rice Stuffing with Dried Cherries and Toasted Pecans

Wild rice stuffing flecked with pecans and dried cherries offers another whole-grain medium. Be sure to cook the rice to al dente first before assembling the stuffing to bake—this way, the grain cooks to the right consistency. If you're worried about mushiness, start with a pilaf method: Sauté the grains in a few teaspoons of oil for a minute or two. The oil coating helps prevent overabsorption.

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