Thanksgiving Gluten-Free Stuffing

This gluten-free stuffing, which is overflowing with classic Thanksgiving flavor, will quickly earn a permanent spot in your recipe box.

Gluten-Free Stuffing Ingredients

Here's what you'll need to make this crowd-pleasing gluten-free stuffing:

· Gluten-free bread: Choose a gluten-free loaf with thick, hearty slices (such as Canyon Bakehouse Heritage).
· Vegetables: You'll need onions and celery for this gluten-free stuffing recipe.
· Oil: The onions and celery are cooked in olive oil until tender.
· Spices and seasonings: This gluten-free stuffing is seasoned with fresh sage, dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
· Gluten-free broth: Many commercial broth brands contain gluten or are prepared alongside products that contain gluten, so make sure the carton or can has a gluten-free label.
· Eggs: Two large eggs add moisture and help hold the stuffing together.

How to Make Gluten-Free Stuffing

You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this gluten-free stuffing:

1. Toast bread: Cube the gluten-free bread, then arrange the cubes in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven until crisp.
2. Cook vegetables: Cook the celery and onions in olive oil until they're tender. Season with sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
3. Mix ingredients: Add the remaining ingredients (including the toasted bread) to the skillet and mix well.
4. Bake stuffing: Transfer the mixture to a prepared baking dish. Cover and bake in a preheated oven for about 30 minutes, then uncover and bake until the top is crisp and lightly browned.

Gluten-Free Stuffing Additions

The beauty of this gluten-free stuffing? It's easy to customize! As delicious as it is on its own, the recipe leaves lots of room for creativity. Try adding one of these tasty ingredients: sausage, rosemary, mushrooms, apple chunks, dried cranberries, or raisins.

How to Store Gluten-Free Stuffing

Store your leftover gluten-free stuffing in an airtight container for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or in the oven. Add a bit of broth to prevent the stuffing from drying out during the reheating process, if you like.

Can You Freeze Gluten-Free Stuffing?

Yes, you can freeze this gluten-free stuffing for up to three months. In serving-sized portions, place the turkey dressing in zip-top freezer bags or another freezer-safe container. Wrap in a layer of foil for extra protection. Reheat in the oven from frozen.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"I used homemade turkey stock in lieu of chicken broth and was out of celery, so I added a handful of chopped pecans for crunchiness," says pamela.

"I made this for dinner one night with cheese and cranberry sauce, once for Thanksgiving, and again just for a regular chicken dinner," according to Allrecipes Allster Buckwheat Queen. "It is fantastic for every day, as well as special occasions.

"Delicious," raves to Matt Rubin. "The sage and vegetables give it a great flavor along with the chicken stock! And it was pretty easy to make."

Editorial contributions by Corey Williams