Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes 2016: 8 Surprising Twists On Traditional Thanksgiving Side Dish [PHOTO]
With Thanksgiving Dinner just days away, it's time to prepare your stomach and mouth for the amazing flavors and foods tou're going to enjoy as you stuff your face with your family-and nothing is more exciting than the best side dish as all-Stuffing!
Whether you want something traditional, unique, or healthy there are tons of recipes for you, and whether or not you choose to put the stuffing inside your turkey or letting it stand alone, these recipes are sure to add an extra flavorful kick to your holiday meal!
Try this recipe, which consists of butter, wild rice, sourdough bread, onion, celery ribs, garlic, parsley, sage, thyme, Kosher salt, black pepper, roasted walnuts, chicken stock and dried apricots for a slight twist on a classic recipe.
French Bread Stuffing with Oysters, Bacon and Chipotle:
This Southern inspired recipe is far from Thanksgiving traditional, consisting of peanut oil, bacon, fennel, celery, carrots, red onion, chipotle in adobo sauce, garlic, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, French baguettes, cilantro, oysters, chicken or turkey stock and butter.
Herbed Wild Rice and Quinoa Stuffing:
This version is not traditional in that it involves no bread, which makes it healthier with a few less carbs. The recipe consists of olive oil, yellow onion, celery, Granny Smith Apples, garlic, thyme leaves, salt, dry white wine, low-sodium vegetable broth, uncooked wild rice blend, uncooked quinoa, dried cranberries, raw pecans, Italian parsley and fresh sage leaves.
This twist gives the stuffing a new feel and is actually slightly sweet, consisting of onions, Gala apples, celery, olive oil, eggs, ground cinnamon, poultry seasoning, salt, matzo meal and chicken broth.
Quinoa Stuffing with Apple, Sweet Potato and Hazelnuts:
Give this healthier recipe-which consists of dry Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes, apples, lemon juice, maple syrup, sea salt, coconut oil, cinnamon, ginger, thyme leaves, Hazelnuts and cranberries-a try.
Slow Cooker Cranberry and Pecan Stuffing:
Don't have a lot of time to prep something like stuffing because you're so busy making everything else? Try this recipe, which allows you to let it cook all day long and free up your time for everything else. Recipe consists of King's Hawaiian Sweet Rolls, olive oil, leeks, celery, carrots, dried sage, dried thyme, salt and pepper, Italian Sausage, dried cranberries, raw pecan halves, chicken stock, unsalted butter and fresh parsley leaves.
Sourdough and Mushroom Stuffing:
This recipe is significantly more traditional, consisting of unsalted butter, wild mushrooms, celery, onions, salt, pepper, sourdough bread, chicken broth, flat-leaf parsley, fresh thyme, fresh sage and fresh rosemary.
Whiskey Sausage and Apple Stuffing:
This recipe allows you to incorporate a bit more fun into the meal, with apples, raisins, apple juice, nutmeg, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, fresh sage, salt, butter, whiskey, sausage links, cornbread stuffing and pecans.