Savory Gluten Free Stuffing Or Dressing
This gluten free stuffing is out of this world delicious, easy to make, and everyone at your table will love it. It’s sure to become a favorite trimming at your Thanksgiving feast or any holiday meal.
Servings 10
Calories 362kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 loaves of gluten free bread (18 ounces) cubed
- 2 onions chopped
- 2 stalks of celery chopped
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1/2 cup parsley chopped
- 2 sticks of butter
- 2 cups gluten free chicken broth see note about texture: add half of a cup at a time until mixture is just moist, but not too wet
- 1 teaspoon sage
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉
- Melt butter over a medium heat in a large skillet. Add onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Cook and stir, about 5 minutes.2 onions, 2 stalks of celery, 1 green bell pepper, 2 sticks of butter, 2 cloves of garlic
- Remove from the heat and stir in the parsley, sage, thyme, salt and pepper.1/2 cup parsley, 1 teaspoon sage, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- Butter a large shallow baking dish and turn bread cubes into the dish. Add mixture to the bread and mix gently. Stir in the chicken broth, a half cup at a time, and toss until well combined.1 1/2 loaves of gluten free bread (18 ounces), 2 cups gluten free chicken broth
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 15-30 minutes.
Notes
- Gluten free bread varieties: Experimenting with different gluten-free breads is encouraged. More of a cornbread stuffing lover? Go ahead and use a gluten-free cornbread.
- Texture matters: Achieving the perfect texture is crucial. Some breads are more absorbent than others. Your bread should be moist enough to absorb the broth without transforming into a soggy mess. And on the flip side, no one wants a desert-dry stuffing. Add broth gradually, just half a cup at a time, to maintain that delicate balance.
- Customization Galore: While the original recipe boasts a medley of herbs and veggies, the beauty of this dish lies in its flexibility. Play chef and make it your own. How about introducing the earthy notes of rosemary, the sweetness of apples, the savoriness of sausage, the zing of cranberries, or the crunch of nuts? The stage is yours.
- Broth Alternatives: I use chicken broth in this recipe, but don't hesitate to invite a gluten-free vegetable broth to the party if that aligns more with your taste preferences.
- Dairy-Free Love: Need to make it dairy-free? No problem. Swap that butter for a dairy-free alternative like Earth Balance. The creamy factor will still be there, minus the dairy.
- Plan Ahead: Sometimes, the joy of holiday cooking comes from planning and prepping in advance. Good news: this stuffing can be prepared a day before the grand feast. Cover it up and let it chill in the fridge until showtime.
Nutrition
Calories: 362kcal
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