Recipe: This pull-apart bread has all the traditional Thanksgiving stuffing seasonings with zero pots and pans By Claudia Catalano Globe Correspondent, Updated November 15, 2023, 4:00 a.m.

A traditional bread and herb stuffing is a fan favorite for many reasons. It’s savory, simple, (mostly) inoffensive to even picky palates – and, frankly, it’s my favorite version because it ...

Bread (1 lb, day-old, torn into 1″ pieces): Bread is the heart of any stuffing, acting as the main filler and providing a soft, chewy texture that absorbs all the flavors.

From traditional bread stuffing variations to unique twists like cornbread, wild rice, or autumn fruits and nuts stuffings, these recipes put a fun spin on two comfort food favorites.

Tangy sourdough bread is imbued with flavor from sautéed celery and onions and lots of hardy winter herbs in this simple Thanksgiving stuffing crisped with olive oil.

In New England, it's traditional to add seafood to stuffing. "You can add oysters, shrimp, or some people even add scallops to their stuffing," Mayes said. You can also add turkey giblets.

Not all boxed stuffing is created equal, so choosing the right brand is your first step toward an elevated dish. Look for options that use high-quality bread crumbs and minimal artificial additives.