Stuffing (or dressing) is one of the most eagerly anticipated dishes at the Thanksgiving table. Here's a collection of our favorite recipes -- they're so delicious your guests will definitely request seconds.

The traditional Thanksgiving flavors in this stuffing are enhanced by cooking the vegetables in bacon fat. Use your favorite cornbread for this recipe, whether homemade or store-bought.

Baking this dressing in muffin tins maximizes crunchy edges but keeps it moist and tender. Accented with dried fruit, nuts, and fresh herbs, these muffins are bursting with seasonal flavors.

Toasted walnuts add a surprise crunch to this mushroom-sage stuffing. Mix in beaten eggs to give it a slightly custardy texture.

Prunes, brandy, sage, and sausage contribute sophisticated flavors to this stuffing, which can be prepared up to two days ahead and finished just before serving. It's first cooked in a water bath to seal in the juices, then baked to give it some crunch.

Celery, onions, thinly sliced apples, crumbled chestnuts, and lots of fresh sage bring the sweet and earthy flavors of fall to the Thanksgiving dinner table in this stuffing. Three beaten eggs bind the stuffing together and give it a slightly custardy texture.

This classic Southern stuffing begins with homemade buttermilk cornbread. Fresh thyme, oregano, parsley, and garlic balance the rich sweetness of the dish.

Sauteed mushrooms give this classic bread stuffing a savory flavor and pleasing texture. Use any combination of mushrooms you like, such as portobello, shiitake, cremini, or button mushrooms.

Celery stalks and celery root imbue this traditional bread stuffing with their subtle flavor. The rich mixture is brightened by fresh parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary.

This basic bread stuffing can be used as a base formula from which to create your own personalized recipe. In addition to the celery, shallots, and parsley, try adding sauteed mushrooms, spicy sausage, fresh herbs, dried fruit, nuts, or any other flavoring components you desire.

Briny oysters are like buried treasure in this Creole-inspired stuffing. Parmesan cheese and a complex spice blend add their bold flavors to the mix.

Homemade pumpkin challah and cornbread are at the base of this festive, fruity stuffing. The sweetness of dried apricots, cranberries, cherries, and figs is balanced by earthy sage and marjoram.

Rich and tender fresh chestnuts add dimension to this bacon and Italian sausage stuffing. A large portion of porcini mushrooms brings a deeply savory back note to the mixture.

Fresh pork sausage and turkey giblets lend their rich, meaty flavors to this lightly sweet cornbread stuffing. The chicken broth and beaten eggs added to the stuffing soak into the soft, crumbled cornbread to create a custardy texture.

This is a recipe for the stuffing purists. Fresh sage and tidbits of sauteed chicken liver in our Cornbread Stuffing (top), complement the slightly sweet main ingredient. The straightforward combination of leeks, apples, and rosemary in our Apple Stuffing (bottom), tastes wonderful when mingled with rich turkey drippings.

Traditional cornbread stuffing gets the addition of buttery biscuits and toasted pecans. Fresh sage and mild serrano chiles bring a Southwest flavor to this dressing.

Buttery brioche, fresh oysters, and cream make this stuffing a true holiday treat. Be careful not to overcook the oysters, so they remain silky and tender.

Pecans, shallots, wild mushrooms, and fresh thyme and rosemary flavor this cornbread stuffing. White wine and cream add luxurious richness to the recipe.

Herbed bread stuffing holds a few surprises, including tender butternut squash and sauteed mustard greens. You may use any combination of winter squash and autumn greens in this recipe.

This simple stuffing has a traditional flavor that the whole family will love. Add additional herbs, dried fruit, or nuts if you like.

Persimmons, celery root, Swiss chard, golden raisins, and toasted almonds bring a symphony of flavor and texture to this unconventional Thanksgiving dish. Moistened with mushroom stock and beaten eggs, this stuffing is vegetarian-friendly.

Bacon and mushrooms bring their satisfying savoriness to this bread stuffing recipe. The toasty, nutty flavor of browned butter enhances the dish.

This stuffing recipe contains a relatively small amount of breadcrumbs, so the flavors and textures of hot Italian sausage and sauteed cremini mushrooms dominate. Golden raisins and toasted pecans add bursts of sweetness and crunch.

Canned peaches in syrup and orange juice concentrate add a delightful sweetness to traditional Thanksgiving stuffing. Celery, sage, garlic, and thyme contribute their savory flavors to the mix.

Bread stuffing with shiitake mushrooms, dried apricots, and fresh sage and thyme can be made vegetarian-friendly by moistening with vegetable stock and heating in a baking dish. For the meat eaters, add browned Italian sausage to the stuffing and bake it in the turkey.