Classic Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing
A delicious and savory gluten-free Thanksgiving stuffing featuring toasted bread cubes, sautéed vegetables, fresh herbs, and a flavorful broth and egg mixture. This classic dish is perfect for a festive holiday meal.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Large skillet
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium bowl
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Aluminum foil
- Whisk
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
Stuffing Ingredients
- 1 loaf gluten-free bread (day-old, preferably millet or brown rice), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups gluten-free chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter or 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 large onions chopped
- 4 celery stalks chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh sage chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary chopped
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup cooked crumbled sausage optional
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms optional
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries optional
- 1 diced apple optional
Instructions
Preparation and Baking
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread bread cubes on a baking sheet and toast for 10-15 minutes until crisp; set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt butter or heat olive oil, then cook chopped onions and celery for 8-10 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic, sage, thyme, and rosemary to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Combine the toasted bread cubes and sautéed vegetable mixture in a very large mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together broth, beaten eggs, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour the liquid mixture over the bread and vegetables; stir gently until moistened, avoiding overmixing.
- Fold in any optional additions like sausage, mushrooms, cranberries, or apples.
- Transfer the stuffing mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and spread evenly.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and crispy, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let the stuffing rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best results, do not overmix the stuffing to prevent it from becoming mushy. Allow the stuffing to rest briefly after baking to set and become even more flavorful.