Gluten-Free Stuffing – Mama Is aware of Gluten Free

I by no means thought I’d have the ability to get pleasure from stuffing once more after going gluten-free, however this gluten-free stuffing recipe has modified every part! It’s the right stability of moist (however by no means soggy!) and crunchy, with a scrumptious mix of savory seasonings. It’s really easy to make and can also be fully dairy-free. Serve this home made stuffing at your subsequent vacation gathering, and I promise nobody will understand it’s gluten-free!

Overhead view of gluten-free stuffing in a baking dish

Gluten Free Stuffing Recipe

I’ve tried a number of manufacturers of boxed stuffing through the years and was by no means very impressed—they undoubtedly weren’t Stovetop Stuffing! Since going gluten-free in 2010, I’ve spent years perfecting my home made model. I maintain the recipe easy by reducing gluten-free sandwich bread into cubes, which I then combine with celery, garlic, and seasonings. Then, I add the right quantity of hen broth and bake it as much as golden perfection.

Observe my recipe as-is for the very best gluten-free stuffing, and by no means return to the boxed stuff! Or should you want one thing sweeter, I even have a gluten-free cornbread stuffing recipe.

Elements

  • Gluten-Free Bread: Use a loaf of gluten-free sandwich bread, or make your individual. My favourite gluten-free bread is Schär (accessible at Walmart). I’ve additionally tried this recipe with my home made gluten-free bread and gluten-free bread machine recipe, each with nice outcomes.
  • Eggs: These assist bind the stuffing collectively and cease it from getting soggy.
  • Celery: Provides taste and texture to the stuffing. Cube it small for even distribution.
  • Garlic: Freshly minced garlic provides a depth of taste.
  • Olive Oil: Used to saute the celery and minced garlic to melt them up and launch their taste.
  • Hen Broth: Use your favourite model of gluten-free hen broth, or make your individual. Turkey or vegetable broth will even work.
  • Seasonings: A wholesome dose of onion powder, thyme, sage, rosemary, and salt makes this stuffing style identical to the traditional model.
  • Gluten-Free Cooking Spray: To grease the baking dish.
Ingredients for gluten-free stuffingIngredients for gluten-free stuffing

Ideas and Solutions

  • You don’t have to toast the gluten-free bread earlier than making the stuffing. Retailer-bought gluten-free bread is quite a bit dryer than conventional bread.
  • If you happen to’re utilizing home made gluten-free bread, I like to recommend baking it a minimum of a day prematurely so it could cool fully. I additionally slice it so it could dry out slightly in a single day. Home made gluten-free bread is way softer than store-bought, nevertheless it nonetheless doesn’t want toasting.
  • Be sure to examine the label of the hen broth. Many broths aren’t gluten-free. I make my very own by utilizing Orrington Farms Hen Flavored Broth Base, which I purchase at Walmart.
  • I’ve made this a gluten-free dairy-free stuffing recipe as a result of I can not eat gluten or dairy. To maintain this dairy-free, use a gluten-free bread that’s additionally free from dairy.

What Else Can I Add?

You possibly can simply add your favourite stuffing mix-ins like cooked gluten-free sausage, chopped nuts, or different greens! I like so as to add dried cranberries and chopped pecans when making this stuffing for Thanksgiving.

Gluten-free stuffing in a baking dishGluten-free stuffing in a baking dish

Can I Make it Forward of Time?

Sure, you may make the stuffing forward of time and bake it later. Make the stuffing as directed (unbaked), cowl it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.

When able to bake, take away from the fridge, discard the plastic wrap, after which bake as directed.

What To Serve With Gluten-Free Stuffing

I make stuffing year-round, nevertheless it’s additionally one of the vital necessary facet dishes for a vacation or Thanksgiving dinner. Serve it with roasted turkey, gluten-free inexperienced bean casserole, cranberry sauce, and gluten-free buttermilk biscuits for the final word vacation meal. And don’t overlook to comply with it up with an enormous slice of gluten-free pumpkin pie for dessert!

Storage Directions

If in case you have leftovers (which my household by no means does), stuffing is straightforward to freeze. Place your fully cooled stuffing in a freezer-friendly hermetic container or plastic freezer bag. You possibly can freeze stuffing for as much as 3 months. Defrost the stuffing within the fridge in a single day. 

Home made gluten-free stuffing additionally retains effectively within the fridge for 3-4 days in an hermetic container. Reheat the stuffing within the oven at 350°F for 15-20 minutes or within the microwave.

A wooden spoon taking a serving of gluten-free stuffing from a baking dishA wooden spoon taking a serving of gluten-free stuffing from a baking dish

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  • Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 2.5-quart casserole dish with gluten-free cooking spray.

  • Lower the gluten-free sandwich bread into medium-sized cubes.

  • Add olive oil, celery, and minced garlic to a medium skillet and saute over medium/excessive warmth till comfortable, about 6-8 minutes.

  • Add salt, onion powder, thyme, sage, and rosemary to a small bowl and stir to mix.

  • Add bread items to a big bowl.

  • Pour seasoning mix and whisked eggs over the bread and stir.

  • Add sauteed celery and garlic to the bread combination and stir.

  • Pour the gluten-free hen broth over the bread and gently combine till the bread is evenly moistened.

  • Pour the stuffing combination into the greased casserole dish.

  • Bake on the center rack for 40-50 minutes till the highest of the stuffing is golden brown and evenly crisp. Please watch your oven as a result of all ovens are completely different.

  • Preserve any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate. The stuffing may be simply reheated within the oven or microwave. Get pleasure from!

  • For dairy-free use gluten-free and dairy-free bread.
  • Preserve any leftovers in an air-tight container and refrigerate. The stuffing may be simply reheated within the oven or microwave.
  • The stuffing may be made forward of time. Cowl the unbaked stuffing with plastic wrap and refrigerate. 
  • The stuffing may be frozen as soon as fully cooled. Place in a plastic freezer bag and place within the freezer. Defrost within the fridge in a single day. 
  • Mama says, “Test your entire labels!”

Serving: 1servingEnergy: 274kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 10gFats: 6gSaturated Fats: 1gLdl cholesterol: 47mgSodium: 952mgPotassium: 229mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 274mgIron: 4mg

Vitamin data is robotically calculated, so ought to solely be used as an approximation.

Find out how to Make Gluten-Free Stuffing Step-by-Step

Bread cut into cubes for gluten-free stuffing recipeBread cut into cubes for gluten-free stuffing recipe

Preheat oven to 350°F and spray a 2.5-quart casserole dish with gluten-free cooking spray. Lower 1 loaf (14-ounce) gluten-free sandwich bread into medium-sized cubes.

Celery and garlic sauteing in a skilletCelery and garlic sauteing in a skillet

Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup diced celery, and ½ teaspoon minced garlic to a medium skillet and saute over medium/excessive warmth till comfortable, about 6-8 minutes.

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Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon sage, and 1 teaspoon rosemary to a small bowl and stir to mix.

Bread cubes and seasoning in a glass mixing bowl for gluten-free stuffing recipeBread cubes and seasoning in a glass mixing bowl for gluten-free stuffing recipe

Add bread items to a big bowl. Pour seasoning mix and a couple of massive whisked eggs over the bread and stir.

Bread cubes, seasoning, and celery in a glass mixing bowl for gluten-free stuffing recipeBread cubes, seasoning, and celery in a glass mixing bowl for gluten-free stuffing recipe

Add sauteed celery and garlic to the bread combination and stir.

Gluten-free stuffing with chicken broth added in a mixing bowl.Gluten-free stuffing with chicken broth added in a mixing bowl.

Pour 2 cups gluten-free hen broth over the bread and gently combine till the bread is evenly moistened.

Gluten-free stuffing in a baking dish ready to be baked.Gluten-free stuffing in a baking dish ready to be baked.

Pour the stuffing combination into the greased casserole dish. Bake on the center rack for 40-50 minutes till the highest of the stuffing is golden brown and evenly crisp. Please watch your oven as a result of all ovens are completely different.