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    The Best Gluten-Free Stuffing

    Published: Oct 27, 2022 by Rebecca Taig · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    The Best Gluten-Free Stuffing! This easy classic gluten-free stuffing recipe is full of flavor and perfect for the holidays!

    Large white ceramic staub dish with golden brown gluten free stuffing and fresh parsley scattered on top.

    It's not Thanksgiving dinner without a plate of homemade stuffing and this recipe is the best! This easy homemade gluten-free stuffing has a buttery crisp texture with savory sauteed veggies and fresh herbs. You will never have to opt for a boxed stuffing mix again!

    Looking for more delicious gluten-free Thanksgiving side dishes to serve on your holiday table? Check out my savory delicata squash, corn casserole, rosemary roasted potatoes, green bean casserole, and honey-roasted carrots. 

    Jump to:
    • Why You’ll Love this Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Dried Verses Fresh Herbs
    • Storage/Make Ahead Instructions
    • Expert Tips and Variations
    • FAQ
    • Recipe

    Why You’ll Love this Recipe

    • Flavored with fresh herbs, giving this stuffing the best flavor.
    • Perfectly crisp - never soggy!
    • Super easy to make.
    • Perfect for the holidays!

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for gluten-free stuffing .
    • Gluten-Free Bread: My favorite brand to use is Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White bread. It doesn't matter what type of bread you use, just as long as you have 18-24 ounces.
    • Oil: A little olive on the bread helps toast the bread cubes and gives them a great flavor. I love using garlic-infused olive oil.
    • Butter: Melted butter helps saute' the vegetables. It may seem like a lot of butter, but trust me, it's necessary. ! It gives this recipe a ton of flavor and helps crisp the bread.
    • Onion and Celery: Keeping this recipe classic, onion and celery add texture and flavor.
    • Coconut Aminos: Although optional, this adds a delicious flavor and is highly recommended.
    • Minced Garlic: Adding minced garlic helps elevate the flavor of the sau·téd vegetables.
    • Eggs: The eggs serve as a binder in the stuffing, giving it a custard-like texture.
    • Chicken Broth: Chicken broth helps moisten the bread cubes to the perfect consistency. Make sure to add the broth slowly, and look for a low-sodium option.
    • Salt, Pepper: The salt can be customized to your liking.
    • Dried Basil: You can use fresh or dried for convenience.
    • Fresh Herbs: Fresh rosemary, thyme, and sage are what give this holiday stuffing the best flavor! 

    Instructions

    Large silver baking tray with diced bread cubes.

    Preheat the oven to 300F. Cut the loaf of bread into ½-inch cubes. Place the cubed bread on a rimmed baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and toss to evenly combine.

    Make sure the bread cubes are spread out evenly in a single layer for even baking. Bake, stirring halfway through, for 30 minutes until dry and slightly toasted. 

    Large silver baking tray with toasted bread cubes.

    Remove the toasted bread cubes from the oven and set the pan aside. Allow the cubes to cool while preparing the vegetables.

    Increase the oven temperature to 350°F.

    Brush a 9x13 baking dish with melted butter or olive oil. 

    Large black skillet with a white handle with sauteed butter, onions, and celery.

    In a large skillet on medium-high heat melt 10 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the diced onion and celery with ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook until the onions and celery soften, about 12-15 minutes. 

    A large black skillet with a white handle and sauteed vegetables and fresh herbs.

     Once the vegetables have softened, add in the garlic, coconut aminos, fresh herbs, basil, remaining salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then turn off the heat.

    A large black skillet with a white handle, sauteed onions, garlic, celery, and chicken broth.

    Stir in 1 cup of room temperature chicken stock into the skillet with the vegetables.

    A large clear both with toasted gluten-free bread cubes, and onion/celery mixture.

    In a large mixing bowl, add the dried bread cubes. Pour the onion-celery mixture over the bread crumbs and toss well to coat.

    A larger clear bowl with toasted bread cubes mixed with an onion celery mixture, and a small bowl of whisked eggs and chicken broth to pour on top.

    In a separate bowl, whisk together two large eggs and ½ cup of chicken stock. Pour the egg mixture over the bread stirring with a large spatula until the bread is coated and everything is thoroughly combined.

    Transfer the mixture to the large baking dish and spread it into an even layer. 

    A large white baking treat with stuffing poured inside, prior to baking.

    Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter, and pour it over the top of the mixture. Cover the dish with tin foil.

    Bake covered for 50 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown and toasted on top.

    Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!

    A large white ceramic baking dish with fully baked gluten-free stuffing.

    Dried Verses Fresh Herbs

    If If you are not able to find fresh herbs, use the conversion of 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs to 1 teaspoon of dried herbs.

    Dried herbs tend to have a deeper, spicier flavor than fresh herbs. For that reason, you can not add equal amounts of dried to fresh herbs.

    Storage/Make Ahead Instructions

    Make-Ahead:

    You can prepare part of the recipe one day ahead. Follow the instructions for toasting the gluten-free bread cubes, and sauteeing the vegetables with the herbs. Do not add the chicken stock to the vegetable mixture at this point.

    Keep the toasted bread at room temperature and store the celery/onion mixture in the refrigerator until the next day.

    When ready to use, pull the vegetables out of the refrigerator bringing, and add the chicken stock. Continue following the recipe as directed and bake.

    Storage:

    Place aluminum foil over the top of the baking dish or transfer the mixture to an airtight container. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

    A close up shot of fully baked gluten-free stuffing with toasted bread, onions, celery, and butter.

    Expert Tips and Variations

    • Add the chicken stock slowly - Avoid soggy bread cubes start by first making sure you have at least 18 ounces of bread. Then add the total 2 cups of stock called for in the recipe. After that, add ¼ cup of stock at a time until the stuffing reaches your desired texture. You want the bread cubes to be somewhat moist but not drowning in chicken stock.
    • Customize: We like to keep this classic stuffing recipe minimal, but you can certainly customize it to your liking. Add ½ pound of cooked Italian sausage, sauteed mushrooms, leeks, or even sweet apples.
    • Dairy-Free: You can easily swap out regular butter for dairy-free butter.
    • Vegan: For a vegan option, use vegan butter, no eggs, vegan-friendly bread, and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
    A large white ceramic baking dish with stuffing, partially scooped out onto a white plate adjacent to the dish, with a white napkin in the corner.

    FAQ

    Is Stove Top Stuffing Gluten-Free?

    No. Unfortunately, Stove Top stuffing is not gluten-free.

    Can I make this gluten-free stuffing recipe egg free?

    Yes! Feel free to leave out the eggs, and add a bit more chicken stock until you reach the desired texture. The end result with not be as custard-like.

    Can I add this stuffing to the inside of a turkey?

    This stuffing gets rather mushy inside a turkey and would not be recommended.

    Recipe

    The Best Gluten-Free Stuffing

    Recipe Author : Rebecca Taig
    Diet :Gluten Free
    The Best Gluten-Free Stuffing! This easy classic gluten-free stuffing recipe is full of flavor and perfect for the holidays!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 25 mins
    Cook Time 50 mins
    Bread Toasting Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
    Servings 8 people
    Calories 379 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    Toasted Bread

    • 18-24 ounce loaf gluten-free bread (Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White bread)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • pinch salt

    Stuffing Mixture

    • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter (reserve two tablespoons for the top prior to baking)
    • 2 large onions, diced (3 cups)
    • 6 large celery ribs (2 cups)
    • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
    • 2 teaspoons coconut aminos, optional
    • 2 large eggs, whisked, at room temperature
    • 2½ tablespoons fresh thyme
    • 2½ tablespoons fresh rosemary
    • 2 tablespoons fresh sage
    • 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 1-1½ teaspoons salt, adjust to liking
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1½-2¼ cups chicken broth (start with 1½ total cups and add more as needed)

    Instructions
     

    Toast The Bread

    • Preheat the oven to 300F. Cut the loaf of bread into ½-inch cubes. Place the cubed bread on a rimmed baking sheet with a drizzle of olive oil. Add a pinch of salt and toss to evenly combine. Make sure the bread cubes are spread out evenly for even baking.
      Bake for 15 minutes and then stir the bread. Continue baking for another 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes, or until the cubes are dry and slightly toasted. 
    • Remove the toasted bread cubes from the oven and set the pan aside. Allow the cubes to cool while preparing the vegetables.
      Increase the oven temperature to 350°F.
      Brush a 9x13 baking dish with melted butter or olive oil. 

    Make The Stuffing

    • In a large skillet on medium-high heat melt 10 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the diced onion and celery with ½ teaspoon of salt. Cook until the onions and celery soften, about 12-15 minutes. 
    • Once the vegetables have softened, add in the garlic, coconut aminos, fresh herbs, basil, remaining salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, then turn off the heat. Stir in 1 cup of chicken broth into the skillet.
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the dried bread cubes. Pour the onion-celery mixture over the bread crumbs and toss well to coat.
    • In a separate bowl, whisk together two large eggs and ½ cup of chicken broth. Pour the egg mixture over the toasted bread, stirring with a large spatula, until the bread is coated and everything is thoroughly combined. Add more broth if needed, only a half cup at a time. Each piece of bread should be coated with the egg and broth liquid but not soaked.
    • Transfer the mixture to the large baking dish and spread it into an even layer. Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter, and pour it over the top of the mixture. Cover the dish with tin foil.
    • Bake covered for 50 minutes. Uncover and continue to bake for another 5-10 minutes until golden brown and toasted on top.
      Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • Add the chicken stock slowly - Avoid soggy bread cubes start by first making sure you have at least 18 ounces of bread. Then add the total 2 cups of stock called for in the recipe. After that, add ¼ cup of stock at a time until the stuffing reaches your desired texture. You want the bread cubes to be somewhat moist but not drowning in chicken stock.
     
    • Customize: We like to keep this classic stuffing recipe minimal, but you can certainly customize it to your liking. Add ½ pound of cooked Italian sausage, sauteed mushrooms, leeks, or even sweet apples.
     
    • Dairy-Free: You can easily swap out regular butter for dairy-free butter.
     
    • Vegan: For a vegan option, use vegan butter, no eggs, vegan-friendly bread, and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
     
    • Make Ahead:
      You can prepare part of the recipe one day ahead. Follow the instructions for toasting the gluten-free bread cubes, and sauteeing the vegetables with the herbs. Do not add the chicken stock to the vegetable mixture at this point.
      Keep the toasted bread at room temperature and store the celery/onion mixture in the refrigerator until the next day.
      When ready to use, pull the vegetables out of the refrigerator bringing, and add the chicken stock. Continue following the recipe as directed and bake.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 568mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 732IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 169mgIron: 3mg
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