Stuffing ranks in the No.
2 spot behind mashed potatoes as the most popular Thanksgiving side.
But is stuffing the same as what we call “dressing” down South?

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What Is Stuffing?
“Stuffing may be made from bread, rice or other grains, vegetables or fruit.
They can be coarse or fairly fine in texture and are usually well flavored.”

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The main ingredient used for stuffing outside of the South is bread.
As for theSouthern LivingTest Kitchen, we’re solidly on teamdressing.
USDA.Stuffing and Food Safety.

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