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Bread and mushroom stuffing -

Use cremini or white mushrooms cleaned and sliced, chopped onion, minced garlic, and plenty of celery. And it's worth popping into your local bakery for the freshest, oven-baked bread you can get your hands on.

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Sage and celery stuffing -

You can't lose with sage, and when it meets celery all you need is cubed cornbread, salted butter, and white pepper to create an all-purpose, all-meal side dish.

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Herb and bread stuffing -

A simple but deliciously wholesome option, use French bread for extra texture and sprinkle in fresh sage and black pepper.

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Cornbread, herbs, and apple stuffing -

Bread and apples cubes, garnished with celery, with sweet onion and fresh herbs. Sorted!

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Classic Thanksgiving stuffing -

It doesn't get much better than this. Practically a meal within itself, this buttery stuffing looks incredible and smells delicious. This is the holy grail of stuffings and uses sausage, sourdough bread, parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme, and plenty of mouthwatering seasonings.

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Turkey stuffing -

Less elaborate but equally tasty, this classic comprises fresh bread cubes, eggs, celery, chicken stock, and poultry seasoning.

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Fennel, sausage, and chestnut stuffing -

A lovely winter warmer, this magical combo uses sweet Italian sausage, fennel seeds, and ripe chestnuts. Add a little white wine and drizzle with olive oil.

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Crumbled cornbread, celery, onion, and sausage stuffing -

The celery and onion combined with crunchy breadcrumbs and ground sausage lends this stuffing option a super crunchy quality.

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Cheesy herb stuffing -

A cheese and garlic-loaded creation mixed with chicken broth, carrots, and olive oil hidden under a crunchy, cubed French bread lid.

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Instant pot stuffing -

Anything goes really, where add-ons including bacon, mushrooms, apples, celery, and poultry seasoning conspire to create a one-off wonder.

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Cornbread stuffing -

Sometimes less is more. A side helping of simple cornbread stuffing made using onion, egg, chicken broth, seasonings, and other base ingredients is what hearty meat dishes are made for.

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Celery, sage, and apple stuffing -

Cube the bread and slice in the celery and apple. Add sage, chicken broth, butter, and a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and you're good to go.

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Cranberry, apple, and sage stuffing -

Sourdough bread, fresh cranberries, and granny smith apples work wonders together. Add sage, a dash of rosemary, and a sprinkling of white wine.

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Herbed pecan stuffing -

This is how to impress your dinner guests. Combine bread with broken pecan nuts, celery, onions, parsley, and dried raisins. Serve and watch them smile.

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Basmati and wild rice stuffing -

Get creative by combing wild rice and basmati rice with pine seeds and onion sautéed in butter flavored with bay leaf and fresh sage.

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Rosemary monkey bread stuffing -

Thick, chunky, and filling, this is for those with hearty appetites. The secret ingredient is rosemary focaccia, cut into small cubes.

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Bell pepper stuffing -

This is perfect to stuff bell peppers with, a harmonious blend of sausage, rice, health-inducing quinoa, tomatoes, and assorted spices.

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Turkey broth, cranberries, and celery stuffing -

Another cranberry-based stuffing, but one which uses turkey broth and, of course, the ubiquitous celery. Use sourdough country bread, and add apples to taste.

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Stuffing muffins -

Another idea that'll make your dinner guests jealous, these stuffing muffins are super fun to create and make ideal alternatives to bread rolls. Use traditional ingredients and plate up warm.

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Sausage and sweet potato stuffing -

This smells as good as it looks! Use sweet potatoes, Italian sausage, apple juice, and even a little coconut to conjure up an exotic side dish best eaten al fresco during the summer.

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Chestnut, cherry, and bacon stuffing -

Sweet cherries and savory bacon provide a sensational contrast, and the combo is guaranteed to scintillate the taste buds.

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Apple and chestnut stuffing -

Besides the principal ingredients of bread, apples, and chestnut, throw into the pot onions, celery, thyme, and sage. Garnish with chopped parsley. An option is to add a bit of streaky bacon for a savory hit.

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Broccoli, cheddar, and egg stuffing -

The vegetarian's favorite, this wonderfully smooth and creamy stuffing works equally well as a topping as it does a stuffing option. Garnish with black pepper.

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Butternut squash, herbs, and spices stuffing -

Who can resist fresh, golden butternut squash? Prepare as cubes and then divide into smaller chunks before sprinkling with herbs and spices—another great vegetarian choice!

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Chopped kale stuffing -

Stuffing options don't always have to be rich and heavy. For a lighter touch, rustle up thinly chopped kale (a wondrous super food) and add chard, peppers, and wild rice.

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Crock-pot stuffing -

When it's slow-cooked to perfection, crock-pot stuffing simply oozes flavor. Fry pan some onions, celery, and apple in butter until the onion is just translucent. Stir in sage, marjoram, salt, pepper, and thyme. Lob the lot into a pressure pot and let it do its thing.

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Beer bread stuffing -

Beer and bread? Now there's a thought! The trick is to prepare your beer bread a few days in advance and allow it to stale. Base ingredients include Italian sausage, yellow onion, poultry seasoning, and celery. Cheers!

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Oyster cornbread stuffing with thyme -

This luxurious stuffing option packs even greater flavor when combined with chicken broth, which makes it super moist and flavorful.

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Sage and onion stuffing balls -

A traditional side plate from Great Britain, sage and onion balls make a tasty accompaniment to any savory dish.

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Beef taco and cauliflower stuffing -

Okay, this is almost a main meal idea, but a beef taco and cauliflower mix minus the rice can serve as a pretty awesome stuffing option.

See also: How to get ahead of Thanksgiving prep

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