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
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Clare F
Oh my goodness this stuffing was amazing - I made it for Thanksgiving and was blown away. This is my first holiday season since my celiac diagnosis and stuffing was my favorite dish before so I was worried about making a good one. I’d tried the Aleia’s mix and the one from Trader Joe’s and both were okay but not right. This recipe was perfect! I followed the recipe almost exactly (even the same bread) except for the seasonings as I didn’t have sage and the grocery store was sold out. I swapped all the seasoning except salt for a heaping teaspoon of bell’s poultry seasoning (that’s salt free hence why I still added it) and that was the perfect amount of seasoning. I also tossed in like 2 tablespoons worth of Aleia’s plain breadcrumbs since the stuffing I grew up with always had breadcrumbs along with bread cubes. I highly recommend this recipe! Thank you for making a normal thanksgiving possible for me 🙂
Wendy Stoltz
Happy Thanksgiving Clare, so glad you found a gluten-free stuffing you can enjoy!
Sandy M
I was diagnosed with Celiac 10 yrs. ago and have missed stuffing all those years!! I just found your recipe and the ingredients are the same that I used. I am planning to use this recipe this Christmas (01/25/2022). I will return with comment after the 25th.
Wendy Stoltz
Thank you, Sandy. Merry Christmas.
Brie
If I make this the day before and bake the next day so I mix in the chicken stock right before I bake or go ahead and do all of the steps when I’m prepping it?
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Brie,
I would refrigerate the stuffing without adding the chicken stock. Then, on the day of baking, take the stuffing out of the refrigerator, let it come to room temperature for a bit, and then mix in the chicken stock just before putting it in the oven. This approach allows for more control over the moisture content, especially if you're concerned about the stuffing becoming too soggy during the overnight refrigeration.
Sarah
Does this need to be covered while cooking it?
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Sarah, if you are referring to the stove portion than yes "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."
Jamie
Do you use salted or unsalted butter? Also is the rosemary fresh or dried? Thanks
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Jamie,
Unsalted butter and dried rosemary.
Fran Reeves
Can I use Ghee with this recipe? and if so, how much?
Thank you!
Wendy Stoltz
Hi Fran
Yes, you can certainly use ghee in this gluten-free stuffing recipe as a substitute for regular butter. Ghee is clarified butter, and it adds a rich, nutty flavor to dishes. Since it's essentially pure butterfat with the milk solids removed, it's a good option for those who are lactose intolerant.
When using ghee as a substitute, you can generally replace it in a 1:1 ratio with regular butter. So, you would use 3/4 cup of ghee in this recipe.
Feel free to give it a try, and I hope your gluten-free stuffing turns out delicious with the addition of ghee!