{"id":431176,"date":"2025-10-15T16:57:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T09:57:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/?p=431176"},"modified":"2026-01-11T06:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T23:59:58","slug":"thanksgiving-dressing-recipe-with-gizzards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dressing-recipe-with-gizzards\/","title":{"rendered":"3+ Quick Thanksgiving Dressing Recipes with Gizzards for a Flavorful Feast"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Thanksgiving is a time for gathering, sharing stories, and most importantly, enjoying an incredible feast! Amidst the turkey and pies, dressing often steals the show with its comforting flavors. If you&#8217;re curious about how to elevate your holiday table, these two quick recipes featuring gizzards will add a delicious twist to your celebration.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Recipe List and Variations<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dressing-recipe-with-gizzards\/#Savory_Gizzard_and_Herb_Dressing\" >Savory Gizzard and Herb Dressing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dressing-recipe-with-gizzards\/#Ingredients\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dressing-recipe-with-gizzards\/#Creamy_Gizzard_and_Mushroom_Dressing\" >Creamy Gizzard and Mushroom Dressing<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/thanksgiving-dressing-recipe-with-gizzards\/#Ingredients-2\" >Ingredients:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Savory_Gizzard_and_Herb_Dressing\"><\/span>Savory Gizzard and Herb Dressing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/15656538\/pexels-photo-15656538.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Savory Gizzard and Herb Dressing\" title=\"Savory Gizzard and Herb Dressing\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Beatriz Braga on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/close-up-of-a-person-using-a-fork-and-knife-to-eat-a-meat-dish-15656538\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Ivory\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/southern-cornbread-dressing-with-giblets-gizzards-1760456314.jpg\" alt=\"Southern Cornbread Dressing With Giblets (Gizzards)\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thesoulfoodpot.com\/cornbread-dressing-with-gizzards\/\" target=\"_blank\">Southern Cornbread Dressing With Giblets (Gizzards)<\/a><\/strong> from The Soul Food Pot<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (3 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 55 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:PeachPuff\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/savory-herb-turkey-gravy-1760456314.jpg\" alt=\"Savory Herb Turkey Gravy\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/selfproclaimedfoodie.com\/savory-herb-turkey-gravy\/\" target=\"_blank\">Savory Herb Turkey Gravy<\/a><\/strong> from Self Proclaimed Foodie<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (7 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 50 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Pink\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/thanksgiving-stuffing-with-giblets-1760456314.jpg\" alt=\"Thanksgiving Stuffing with Giblets\"><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offallygoodcooking.com\/stuffing-with-giblets\/\" target=\"_blank\">Thanksgiving Stuffing with Giblets<\/a><\/strong> from Offally Good Cooking<\/p>\n<p><small><\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This dressing is a warm embrace of flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy. The combination of saut\u00e9ed gizzards, fresh herbs, and crusty bread creates a delightful texture that perfectly complements the turkey. It\u2019s a dish that celebrates the essence of Thanksgiving, bringing a rustic charm to your holiday table.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup gizzards, cleaned and chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cups day-old bread, cubed<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 celery stalks, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon sage<\/li>\n<li>2 cups chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What makes this recipe special is the depth of flavor brought by the gizzards, which are often overlooked but pack a punch. Cooking them until they\u2019re nicely browned adds a rich, savory taste that\u2019s hard to resist. The fresh herbs give it a fragrant lift that fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma, making it a dish that everyone will be eager to try.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, it&#8217;s super easy to whip together! You simply saut\u00e9 the gizzards and aromatics, mix everything with the bread and broth, and let it bake until golden. It\u2019s a dish that not only tastes amazing but also brings a touch of nostalgia to your Thanksgiving celebration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related Videos<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/chicken-gizzard-sauce-recipe-amazin-kitchen-1760456319.jpg\" alt=\"Chicken Gizzard Sauce Recipe | Amazin Kitchen\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fjrVNJudhxM\" target=\"_blank\">Chicken Gizzard Sauce Recipe | Amazin Kitchen<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/delicious-chicken-gizzard-sauce-recipe-aramides-kitchen-1760456319.jpg\" alt=\"Delicious Chicken Gizzard Sauce Recipe | Aramide&#039;s Kitchen\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@aramideskitchen\/video\/7291278421378780422\" target=\"_blank\">Delicious Chicken Gizzard Sauce Recipe | Aramide&#039;s Kitchen<\/a><br \/><small>(tiktok.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/how-to-make-spicy-chicken-gizzards-with-herbs-salad-1760456320.jpg\" alt=\"How To Make Spicy Chicken Gizzards With Herbs Salad ...\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CwMHwlL1CLo\" target=\"_blank\">How To Make Spicy Chicken Gizzards With Herbs Salad &#8230;<\/a><br \/><small>(youtube.com)<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creamy_Gizzard_and_Mushroom_Dressing\"><\/span>Creamy Gizzard and Mushroom Dressing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/22882530\/pexels-photo-22882530.jpeg?w=1000\" alt=\"Creamy Gizzard and Mushroom Dressing\" title=\"Creamy Gizzard and Mushroom Dressing\" \/><figcaption align=\"center\"><small>Image by Nadin Sh on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-cutting-roasted-meat-in-sauce-22882530\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pexels<\/a><\/small><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"recipe-container\">\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:FloralWhite\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/momsdish.com\/recipe\/58\/chicken-gizzard-mushroom-soup\" target=\"_blank\">Chicken Gizzard Mushroom Soup<\/a><\/strong> from Momsdish<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (398 reviews). Total Time: 1 h 25 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:Red\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/honest-food.net\/gizzard-confit-with-wild-mushrooms\/\" target=\"_blank\">Duck Gizzard Confit<\/a><\/strong> from Hunter Angler Gardener Cook<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews). Total Time: 12 h 20 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<div class=\"recipe-item\" style=\"background-color:LightGray\">\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.food.com\/recipe\/chicken-gizzards-n-gravy-103057\" target=\"_blank\">Chicken Gizzards-N-Gravy<\/a><\/strong> from Food.com<\/p>\n<p><small>Rating: 5 (11 reviews). Total Time: 2 h 5 min. <\/small><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"source-note\">Links open in new window. Source: Google.com<\/div>\n<p>This creamy dressing is a luxurious twist on a classic Thanksgiving favorite. With tender gizzards and earthy mushrooms enveloped in a creamy sauce, it\u2019s a dish that feels indulgent yet comforting. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a standout choice that everyone at the table will love.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ingredients-2\"><\/span>Ingredients:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup gizzards, cleaned and chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 cups bread crumbs<\/li>\n<li>1 cup mushrooms, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 onion, diced<\/li>\n<li>2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup chicken broth<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon thyme<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The creamy texture of this dressing is what sets it apart from traditional recipes. The gizzards and mushrooms create a hearty base that\u2019s enriched with the heavy cream, making every bite feel special. It&#8217;s the kind of dish that adds a touch of elegance to your Thanksgiving spread, yet still keeps that homey feel we all love.<\/p>\n<p>This recipe is also incredibly straightforward. Saut\u00e9 the gizzards and mushrooms until they&#8217;re golden, then mix in the cream and broth for that luscious sauce. Combine it with the bread crumbs and bake until bubbly and golden brown, and you&#8217;ll have a dish that sings with flavor and warmth, perfect for sharing around the table.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore two quick and delicious Thanksgiving dressing recipes featuring gizzards that will elevate your holiday feast and impress your guests.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":435225,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":4,"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[19771],"internal_tag":[],"class_list":["post-431176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-poultry","tag-thanksgiving-recipes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=431176"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/431176\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/435225"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=431176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=431176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=431176"},{"taxonomy":"internal_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ostrali.com\/foodr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/internal_tag?post=431176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}