Gluten-Free stuffing that is bursting with flavor, simple to make, uses only ten ingredients, and is perfect gluten-free stuffing recipe for baking or stuffing a Turkey.
This gluten-free stuffing has a dairy-free and a vegan option. You can also try paleo stuffing and gluten-free cornbread stuffing.
If you are looking for other sides to go with your holiday meal you might want to check out my Red Roasted Potatoes.
My Five Minute Gluten-Free Gravy is incredible and really only takes 5 minutes! For more gluten-free recipes check out my gluten-free side dishes.
I also love to find fun ways to serve my stuffing. Every Thanksgiving, I check out the dinnerware sale at Macy's for discounts on bowls and serveware.
Gluten-Free Stuffing
It's stuffing season and I'm super pumped to share with you my favorite recipe for gluten-free stuffing.
This recipe has been in the family for generations and up until a few weeks ago, I didn't realize that I hadn't shared it with you yet. Shame on me!
You can have this gluten-free stuffing in the oven in 10 minutes or less. Five of the ten ingredients are spices, so you can see how easy this recipe is.
In fact, I made a video below showing you how easy it is to make this gluten-free stuffing recipe.
Also, I have step by step instructions below so you are set up for success with this easy gluten-free stuffing.
With the holidays coming up, you're going to want a quick, delicious gluten-free stuffing recipe on hand. This one will not disappoint. It's not only gluten-free but it's also dairy-free.
But don't worry, it's FULL of flavor. For a Vegan option, make sure to use gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free bread.
I don't know about you, but I don't like using multiple loaves of bread to make gluten-free stuffing - it gets expensive.
Most gluten-free bread loaves are small compared to wheat bread loaves, wouldn't you agree? Also, a gluten-free stuffing mix can get expensive.
Why waste the money when it's easy to make your own gluten-free stuffing mix.
How to make gluten-free stuffing
Let bread slices air dry for 1 to 2 hours, then cut into 1-inch pieces. When you are ready to mix your gluten-free stuffing:
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add onion and celery and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Add bread cubes (24oz. of bread cubes, or 9 cups).
- Stir everything together until he bread cubes are evenly coated.
- Drizzle broth over the bread mixture and toss until well mixed.
- Stuff turkey, or bake in a greased 2.5 qrt casserole dish at 350°F (180°C) for 35 to 45 minutes.
If you don't have a dutch oven, you can make this gluten-free stuffing recipe in a large boiling pot, or pan.
These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.
Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipe
This gluten-free stuffing recipe feeds 8-10 people, or 6 people who are really big gluten-free stuffing eaters. It stays good in the refrigerator for up to three days after its been prepared.
I use Canyon Bakehouse bread in my recipe, but you can use your favorite bread. Just make sure to use equal amounts.
Earlier Canyon Bakehouse came out with a big loaf of bread, their Heritage Style Loaves.
It's wide, it's delicious, and it's my new favorite loaf of bread for making all things related to gluten-free stuffing. You can check out their store locator to see if it's carried in your area.
Canyon Bakehouse loaves are gluten-free, dairy-free, non-GMO, whole grain, and they include clean ingredients.
The Heritage Style Loaf has all the same qualities as the standard loaves, but the slices are much bigger! In this case, bigger is better.
If you're using a different bread weight out 24 oz. or measure out 9 cups of bread cubes.
You can use fresh or stale gluten-free bread in any of these recipes, including this gluten-free stuffing.
Whether you're hosting a gluten-free Easter, Gluten-Free Thanksgiving or Gluten-Free Christmas, or bringing a side to a holiday potluck, this recipe is allergy-friendly and works well with most diets.
Check out some other delicious recipes:
- Best Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes
- Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole
- Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole
- Best Gluten-Free Christmas Recipes
No need to go to the store searching for a gluten-free stuffing mix, this one will please even the pickiest of eaters.
If you need a low carb stuffing recipe, Four Score Living has one that is super simple.
Can I use turkey drippings instead of broth?
Heck yeah, you can use turkey drippings instead of broth. The turkey drippings may be a bit stronger in flavor. Consider adding a touch of water to make it more broth-like.
Can I add sausage to this gluten-free stuffing recipe?
Yes, you can add sausage to this gluten-free stuffing recipe. Every once in a while my family requests that I add sausage to switch things up. If you want to add sausage, simply brown a half pound of sausage (more or less to taste) and mix it into the stuffing mix before you bake it.
You can use a spicy sausage or keep to the flavors and use a breakfast sausage with sage.
I can't have eggs, what egg-free bread do you recommend
I haven't tried an egg-free bread in this recipe, but I know that Katz and Schar both make gluten-free, egg-free breads. A lot of my readers have had great results with Schar bread in gluten-free stuffing recipes, especially with their deli style breads.
Gluten-Free Stuffing Mixes
If you are ever in a pinch, here are a couple of gluten-free stuffing mixes for you to try.
- Aleia's Stuffing Mix
- Trader Joe's Gluten-Free Stuffing Mix
- Three Bakers Herb Seasoned Whole Grain Gluten-Free Stuffing
- William Sanoma Gluten-Free Stuffing
Did you make this gluten-free stuffing recipe? Stop back by and let me know what you thought. You can leave a starred rating and comment below. Also, if you have any questions please leave a comment and I will get back to you.
Gluten-Free Stuffing
Gluten-Free stuffing that is bursting with flavor, simple to make, uses only ten ingredients, and is perfect for baking or stuffing a Turkey.
Ingredients
- 1 (24 oz.) loaf Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style Honey White (or 9 cups of bread cubes)
- ¾ cup butter (or dairy-free butter)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 sticks celery, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ teaspoons dried thyme leaves
- ½ teaspoon ground sage
- ½ teaspoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups chicken or veggie broth (3 cups for a wetter stuffing)
Instructions
- Let bread slices air dry for 1 to 2 hours OR for up to 2 days depending on how dry it is, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and celery and cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
- Stir in thyme, sage, rosemary, salt, and pepper. You can add more seasonings if you like.
- Add bread cubes and mix until evenly coated.
- Drizzle broth over the bread mixture and toss until well mixed. See notes below for finishing it on the stove.
- Bake in a greased 2.5 qrt casserole dish at 350°F (180°C) for 35 to 45 minutes. If you are stuffing a turkey, leave out the broth, the juices from the turkey will moisten it.
Notes
- If you don't have a Dutch oven, you can make this gluten-free stuffing recipe in a large boiling pot, or pan.
- This stuffing does hold up in a turkey, but it gets mushy like most stuffing's. If you are stuffing a turkey, leave out the broth, the juices from the turkey will moisten it.
- You can use fresh or stale gluten-free bread in any of these recipes, including this gluten-free stuffing.
- You can use chicken or vegetable broth to make this gluten-free stuffing.
- You can use turkey drippings instead of broth.
- Add a ½ pound to 1 pound of cooked sausage to this stuffing for extra flavor.
- To finish the stuffing on the stove, instead of baking it, cover and let it cook for 3-5 minutes. Stir and then cook for 1-2 minutes longer or until the broth has been absorbed.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1 cup stuffingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 280Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 509mgCarbohydrates: 11gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 10g
Sharon @ What The Fork
Canyon Bakehouse bread makes a GREAT stuffing! I make a similar one (yay for traditional stuffing!) but we like to add sausage too 🙂
Jereann Zann
I am so excited about this recipe, Chrystal! We make an apple sausage stuffing that is not suitable for everyone's diet in our family, so I can't wait to share this recipe with them. Also, I believe that thyme is a totally underused spice and I love that you added it here! Yum!
Alicia Pope
What a great post for the upcoming holiday! Is it bad I'm already excited for Thanksgiving?!
Kristina
I really need to find this bread - it looks so good! the stuffing does too - cannot wait for holidays!
Terry
Can you use poultry seasoning in lieu of the separate herbs?
chrystal
Yes, you can use poultry seasoning.
Best,
Chrystal
Nicole Dawson
Stuffing is by far, the best thing on the table during Thanksgiving! In fact, we have it again for Christmas since its too good to only eat once.
Alisa Fleming
I think I'm the only person in the US who doesn't like traditional Thanksgiving food - with ONE exception - stuffing!! This looks like the perfect special dish for any night to me Chrystal.
Roxanne Ricchio
Can’t wait to try this! Bought a boxed gluten free mix last year and it’s was awful! I would add sausage also.
chrystal
I haven't found a mix that I have been 100% in love with. This is my go-to recipe for all things stuffing. 🙂
Megan
PRETTY! I bet Canyon Bakehouse would be great for this. YUM! Love their stuff (wish it was egg free though!)
sharon
I also love this recipe but my grandson can only have egg whites, any other ideas for bread ?
chrystal
Hi Sharon,
I know Katz gluten-free makes an egg free bread. There might be other bread companies that do as well.
Best,
Chrystal
sharon
thank you, I will check it out
chrystal
Oh! And Schar makes egg free bread as well. I find them the most in my stores.
Best,
Chrystal
Katie M
Does anyone know how many servings this yields? We have 14 stuffing eaters to serve in our family!
chrystal
Hi Katie,
This would serve 8 - 10 stuffing eaters 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Tanya
Can you premake this and freeze before thanksgiving? Last time I made gluten free stuffing for my brother and froze it, the bread got super soggy and almost grainy when I tried reheating it. Maybe it was the brand of bread itself
chrystal
Hi Tanya,
I've never made this and frozen it. We usually make it day of, or the day before and reheat. When I use canyon bakehouse bread, it tends to hold together, and not get grainy. Hope that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
Jennifer Renstrom
How many servings does this recipe make?
chrystal
This would serve 8 - 10 people.
Best,
Chrystal
Janice
Where do you find bakehouse honey white bread?
chrystal
Hi Janice,
I find it at my local Target and Winco stores. You can always use the same amount of there other types of bread, if you can't find honeywhite. Hope that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
Peg
Can you make this using your whole grIn bread ?
chrystal
Hi Peg,
You can make this recipe using the Canyon whole grain bread. I haven't tried it with other whole grain breads.
Best,
Chrystal
Lisa
I noticed this recipe does not call for 1 or 2 eggs at all. Is that correct? A couple of the other Canyon Bakehouse recipes do list eggs on the dressing ingredients.
chrystal
Hi Lisa,
This recipe does not call for eggs.
Cheers,
Chrystal
Darlene
Hello Chrystal,
I am hosting my sister for Christmas this year and she is celiac so I thank you for this recipe. I will halving the recipe and I'm not sure, since I live in Canada, if that bread is available. However, I'm guessing any gf bread would do. My question is, could I make this the day before and just keep it in the fridge overnight or would it get too mucky? Thank you in advance.
chrystal
Hi Darlene,
Thank you for stopping by. I haven't tried this with other gluten-free breads but I would imagine it would work with any gf bread that doesn't use a nut flour in it.
Hope that helps!
Best,
Chrystal
Kathleen
I've been celiac for a year and a half. I'm so excited to try this stuffing. I'm going to look for the bread today. I really like my stuffing in the bird. Have you cooked it in the bird?
chrystal
Hi Kathleen,
Yes, you can make this and stuff your turkey with it. Depending on how much moisture you like in your stuffing, if you like it drier, you can either toast the bread cubes in the oven before you make the stuffing, or you can put the stuffing in the oven after your turkey is done and bake it to dry it out a little.
Best,
Chrystal
Becky
Based on the published recipe, how many cups of bread cubes does the loaf of suggested bread yield? That will be helpful if using other bread brands. Thanks.
chrystal
Hi Becky,
It's about 5 cups of bread cubes. I hope that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
Julie
So I am making this dish for my class tomorrow morning! And what do you know...I went to start my oven to toast the bread cubes - bake the dish and my oven won’t start! My question is ...can I do this in the Instant Pot?
chrystal
Hi Julie,
I just saw this. So sorry to hear about your oven. I haven't personally made stuffing in an instant pot but I'm sure there are recipes for it.
Sorry I can't be more help,
Chrystal
MissyG
I have a question — Does the Gfree bread in this recipe get all crumbly and grainy? Is that just a Gluten Free bread issue when it comes to stuffing? I’ve made GF stuffing twice now (not this recipe) and it all just crumbled. I was so disappointed!! I have always used oven toasted bread cubes though so I’m wondering if yours gets this way, and if not, is it maybe that your cubes aren’t quite as dry (because of the air drying) before mixing them in?
chrystal
We typically use Canyon Bakehouse, which does not get grainy. You don't have to toast your breadcrumbs but you can.
Best,
Chrystal
Michelle Korbel
This looks like a great recipe but wanted to note that it days this recipe is dairy free however it contains butter.
Thank you
Michelle
chrystal
Hi Michelle,
This stuffing has a dairy free option. You can use a dairy free butter or olive oil. The dairy free butter produces the best flavor.
Best,
Chrystal
Margi
I cannot find canyon bakehouse heritage style honey white bread even though the store locator says it’s sold at three nearby locations. Can I substitute a smaller loaf (15 oz) of honey oat and a loaf of country white? Or would you recommend something else? My daughter in law needs gluten free so I am not familiar with this product.
chrystal
Hi Margi,
Those Canyon breads work great. Yes, sub 1 and a half smaller loaves, it will be about the same amount in bread cubes.
Best,
Chrystal
Rebecca
Hi, thank you so much for the recipe! If stuffing the turkey, it would have bake much longer than 35 minutes since even small turkeys take 1.5 hours at least. Is it okay to bake it for so long? I've already dried the canyon bakehouse bread into croutons, and was hoping to put the stuffing in the same pan with the bird because I am running out of oven space. Should I make any adjustments to the amount of liquid to offset the longer cooking time? Thank you, happy Thanksgiving!
chrystal
Hi Rebecca,
You would bake it in the turkey, like you'd bake regular non gf stuffing. I would not add the broth at the end, and let the juices from the Turkey work into the stuffing. Remember that stuffing baked in a turkey is really soft/mushy. You can either pull it out early, wrap it in foil, or you can pop it in the oven after to dry it out a bit.
I hope that helps,
Chrystal
Amber
Thanks for the recipe! Should I leave the bread out of the freezer overnight, or keep frozen until letting it air dry? Thank you!
chrystal
Hi Amber,
I would take the bread out of the freezer tonight and let it air dry. Happy Thanksgiving!
Chrystal
Alexa D’Angelo
You call for four celery “stalks” which as far is I know is a head of celery, and a “stick” is a single piece. But the photos you have here look more like you used four sticks or so? Can you clarify .
chrystal
Hi Alexa,
It's 4 sticks. Happy Thanksgiving!
Best,
Chrystal
Hannah
If you make ahead of time, at what temp and for how long would you reheat it for? Thanks!
chrystal
Sorry I didn't see this Hannah, we were out of town. You can reheat at the same temperature, or in the microwave.
Best,
Chrystal
Kayla
Thank you! I've been missing stuffing since having to go gluten free and this was fantastic! My kids said it didn't taste gluten free and there are no leftovers so...
chrystal
I’m so glad you liked my stuffing recipe! Thank you for taking the time to stop by and let me know.
Best,
Chrystal
Gavin
Excellent recipe! Only stuffing we served this Thanksgiving and everyone loved it. Actually had to make a second batch a few days after Thanksgiving to have with the rest of the leftovers. Thanks for posting this recipe.
chrystal
I am so glad you like it! Thanks for stopping by to let me know 🙂
Best,
Chrystal
Susanne
Cannot have onion...IBS...ugh. I read you can substitute with chives....have you ever tried using chives?
chrystal
Hi Susanne,
The onions are there for flavor. You can use chives, it will just add a bit of a different flavor. If you use chives, you might want to leave out the other spices and add salt and maybe garlic powder. Another idea is to add crumbled sausage to the celery when you are cooking it. It will add tons of flavor to the stuffing. I hope that helps.
Best,
Chrystal
susanne
Hey. My husband is a Southen guy who would like some cornbread mixed in...GF that is. Wonder if it would be good mixed in but not sure how much??
Thanks!
chrystal
Hi Susanne,
You can use cornbread in place of the bread, if you like (about 10-12 cups of cubed cornbread). For even more flavor, add crumbled sausage when you are cooking the onions and celery.
Best,
Chrystal
Susanne
Hey. One more question. To make 2 or 3 days ahead should I make and bake then on day of meal warm through...or should i make it put in air tight container then bake...meal is Thursday....thanks.
Susanne
chrystal
Hi Susanne,
You can mix in the broth, and then instead of baking the stuffing, store it covered in the fridge. Pull it out and bake it before your meal. You can also bake it, store it, then reheat it.
Best,
Chrystal