With Thanksgiving just days away, our mouths are already salivating over the turkey. But we're even more excited about the stuffing - one of the best sides ever!

Stuffing can be cooked within the turkey or added after it and the turkey are both cooked. It can even stand alone for those not opting to cook a turkey this year. Plus, there are so many ways to make stuffing for your Thanksgiving feast. We've put together a list of some of the most delectable recipes we could find to add even more flavor to your Thanksgiving meal!

Sausage Pear Stuffing
This recipe is along the lines of traditional since it incorporates bread and lots of herbs. Plus, you can use loads of sausage if that strikes your fancy. This recipe from Martha Stewart is full of rich earthy flavors and strong, yummy aromas!

Corn Bread, Bacon, Leek and Pecan Stuffing
Want a stuffing recipe that has layers of flavors and textures? This one from Martha Stewart is for you! The corn bread has sweetness to it while the bacon brings smokiness. The leeks have a similar taste to onions and pecans have a nice crunch.

Fruit and Nut Stuffing
Fruits and nuts are constantly paired together, so it's no surprise the Cooking Channel has a recipe for a stuffing that uses these ingredients together. This recipe calls for pecans, but you could substitute whichever nut you favor to pair with the fresh apples, dried apricots, dried cherries and more.

Chorizo-Almond Stuffing
Are you bored with traditional stuffing? This recipe from Martha Stewart has an added kick of heat thanks to the usage of chorizo. This stuffing also uses a bunch of flavorful herbs so all of them marinate together and so you can enjoy the flavors bite after bite.

Apricot-Wild Rice Stuffing
Sometimes rice is added into stuffing to give it a little twist, as seen in this recipe from Country Living. The wild rice and apricots will add sweetness to the sourdough bread.

Slow Cooker Cranberry Pecan Stuffing
Damn Delicious knows cranberries are a staple at Thanksgiving gatherings and therefore they can be used for more than just the cranberry sauce. This stuffing is loaded with layers and layers of flavor from the multiple herbs used to the sausage, bread and cranberries. You'll be doing your taste buds a favor!

Apple-Walnut Stuffing
This stuffing from Country Living likes to incorporate multiple breads to make a variety of textures and flavors. Plus, the combination of apple and walnut is divine.

Brioche and Mushroom Stuffing
This stuffing recipe from Country Living definitely puts other stuffing recipes to shame; it is full of richness from the brioche and wild mushrooms. This stuffing will leave you wanting more, so make plenty!

May your Thanksgiving be filled with love and warmth - especially as you try out these stuffing recipes!

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