What it holds
Stuffing carries the memory of the holiday plate and the scent of herbs, onion, and bread. It reflects abundance, leftovers, and the way a side dish can become one of the most anticipated parts of the meal.
Stuffing
Stuffing is a savory bread-based dish mixed with aromatics, herbs, broth, and often vegetables, sausage, fruit, nuts, or other additions.
Often seen at: Thanksgiving
At the table
Shared dish, personal versions
Preparations of this dish
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At the table
It is closely associated with Thanksgiving and holiday meals in the United States and elsewhere, though similar bread dressings appear in many traditions. It sits beside roast poultry, gravy, cranberry sauce, and other feast dishes.
Variations
Variations include cornbread stuffing, sourdough stuffing, sausage stuffing, oyster stuffing, chestnut stuffing, apple or cranberry additions, and versions baked inside or outside the bird. When baked separately, it is often called dressing.
What remains
What remains is often reheated with gravy or tucked into sandwiches. Stuffing continues because it absorbs the flavor and memory of the feast.