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?

Southern Living Gluten Free Cornbread Dressing in the dish to serve with a serving spoon

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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.”

Southern Living Cheesy Scallion Stuffing With Sesame Seeds

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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.

Classic Cornbread Dressing

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