Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing is stuffed with fragrant garlic and herbs, plus a craveable, cornmeal crunch. No person would ever guess it is gluten free!

File Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing beneath the “OMG-Good” part of your vacation recipe binder, as a result of that’s precisely what you’ll be saying after your first chunk.

Intensely flavored with garlic and herbs, plus that unmistakable cornbread crunch, it’ll be a standout facet dish in your gluten free vacation dinner desk. Scooped subsequent to a slice of smoked turkey (my husband’s specialty!) with a drizzle of gluten free gravy? No different facet dishes wanted!

(Okay, clearly saving some room for you and you, too!)

Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing

Actually I didn’t even like stuffing till I needed to go gluten free. Perhaps it was a case of not with the ability to have one thing that made me need it, however after refusing to the touch the stuff my complete life, it’s now vital at Thanksgiving and Christmas, particularly.

This Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing not solely has an incredible texture because of cornmeal contained in the do-it-yourself cornbread cubes that make up the bottom of the stuffing, but it surely’s additionally full of recent herbs, a number of garlic, and savory sausage. IRRESISTIBLE, and no person would ever guess it’s gluten free.

The very best half although? All the weather will be prepped forward of time then tossed collectively proper earlier than baking. One much less factor in your vacation dinner to-do checklist!

What’s the Distinction Between Stuffing and Dressing?

Sometimes stuffing is cooked inside a turkey or rooster whereas it roasts, whereas dressing is cooked in a casserole dish, although I’ve discovered the utilization of those phrases could be a regional desire. Form of like how we are saying “pop” within the Midwest, whereas different areas of the nation name it “soda” or “coke”.

So whereas this recipe is baked in a casserole dish, we’re calling it stuffing. As a result of that’s what you’ll be doing while you eat it. Stuffing your face with it. So glad we might clear that up.

Is Cornbread Gluten Free?

Cornbread will get it’s golden brown hue and crunchy texture from yellow cornmeal. Whereas corn IS gluten free, most cornbread recipes additionally embrace common, all-purpose flour which makes them NOT gluten free. My cornbread recipe swaps all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour mix. Straightforward!

That stated, store-bought stuffing mixes like Range High Cornbread Stuffing will be deceiving. It might seem like gluten free due to the phrase “cornbread” within the identify, however the cornbread is made with common wheat flour so it’s truly not gluten free.

Boxed stuffing combine doesn’t maintain a candle to do-it-yourself anyway — belief me after I let you know that do-it-yourself stuffing is a complete improve!

Components Wanted

For the Cornbread:

The cornbread cubes that kind the bottom of this stuffing are made utilizing my Gluten Free Cornbread recipe minus the sugar. Right here’s what you’ll want:

• Butter: I exploit salted butter — you need to use dairy free / vegan butter if it’s good to.
• Milk: any type besides buttermilk. I’ve used every little thing from unsweetened almond milk to complete milk.
• Honey: a small little bit of honey helps brown the highest and steadiness out the recipe.
• Eggs: assist moisten the cornbread and bind it collectively.
• Gluten-free baking flour mix: I’ve examined this recipe with Bob’s Purple Mill Gluten Free 1:1 Baking Flour Mix, however any GF baking mix that already features a binder equivalent to xanthan gum ought to work.
• Gluten-free yellow cornmeal: finely floor or medium floor gluten free cornmeal will each work on this recipe.
• Baking powder and baking soda: make the gluten free cornbread tall and fluffy.
• Salt: a pinch to assist steadiness the flavors.

For the Sausage + Vegetable Combination:

• Sausage: I like Jimmy Dean pork sausage — I’ve examined this recipe utilizing each their common and sage flavors. Each are scrumptious.
• Butter: the scent of greens and herbs sauting in melted butter is unmatched.
• Aromatics – onion, celery, garlic: for plenty of cozy taste.
• Contemporary herbs – sage, rosemary, thyme: spring for recent herbs, if you happen to’re in a position! Freeze dried herbs additionally work nice on this recipe.
• Gluten free rooster inventory or broth: to moisten the stuffing.
• Eggs: to bind the stuffing collectively.

Can I Use a Boxed Cornbread Combine?

Until the gluten free cornbread combine particularly says “unsweetened”, I don’t suggest utilizing a boxed gluten free cornbread combine as a result of the dressing will skew candy.

Whereas the considered a candy and savory gluten-free cornbread dressing could seem interesting, I discover the combo simply doesn’t work!

That stated, this recipe is made with my do-it-yourself gluten free cornbread recipe that I altered to be solely evenly sweetened. It may be whipped up in minutes AND made as much as 5 days forward of time.

Learn how to Prep Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing Forward of Time

Trying to avoid wasting time on the vacation? I’ve acquired you! Right here’s your gluten free stuffing recipe prep-ahead define:

• For the cornbread: bake as much as 5 days forward of time. Cool utterly then cowl and retailer on the counter.
• For the cornbread croutons: make as much as 5 days forward of time. Cool utterly then retailer in an hermetic storage container or gallon Ziplock bag on the counter.
• For the sausage: brown then drain and refrigerate as much as Three days forward of time.
• For the vegetable and herb combination: saute then refrigerate as much as Three days forward of time.
• To Prep the whole stuffing recipe: comply with the complete recipe as much as the baking step 1 day forward of time. Let the baking dish sit at room temperature for 30 minutes earlier than baking based on instructions.

Okay — let’s get cooking!

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Learn how to Make Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing

Step 1: Bake a batch of gluten free cornbread

Begin by baking a batch of my gluten-free cornbread recipe then let the cornbread cool. Once more, that is my common gluten free cornbread recipe made with out sugar, and will be made as much as 5 days forward of time.

Step 2: Reduce the baked cornbread into cubes

Subsequent, lower the cooled cornbread into 1″ cubes. This might be about 3/Four of the cornbread — save the remainder to pair with chili!

Step 3: Toast the cornbread cubes

Unfold the cornbread cubes out onto a half sheet pan lined with parchment paper then bake for 30-45 minutes at 275 levels, or till they’re toasted and dried, stirring each 15 minutes.

The cornbread cubes don’t should be rock arduous like croutons, simply toasted.

Set the cornbread cubes apart to chill.

Step 4: Brown pork sausage

In the meantime warmth a big skillet over medium-high warmth then add pork sausage and brown, breaking the sausage into greater, bite-sized items vs finely breaking it up because it cooks. Drain then put aside.

I like Jimmy Dean common or sage sausage — each flavors are gluten free!

Step 5: Saute recent herbs and greens

Place the skillet over medium warmth then soften butter within the skillet. Add chopped onions and celery, season with salt and black pepper, then saute till the greens are tender, 10-12 minutes. Your kitchen will odor INSANE!

It’ll odor even higher after including a number of recent minced garlic and herbs together with sage, thyme, and rosemary. Saute till the garlic has softened and the combination could be very aromatic, 2-Three minutes.

Step 6: Whisk the moist elements collectively

Subsequent, whisk collectively gluten free rooster inventory or broth and eggs. These two elements will assist moisten and bind the stuffing collectively. I positively wouldn’t name this an excessively moist stuffing, so I’ll share some suggestions beneath on make it extra creamy if you happen to want that texture.

Step 7: Mix

To a big mixing bowl add the toasted cornbread cubes, browned sausage, and vegetable/herb combination then drizzle half the rooster broth / egg combination excessive. Use a spatula to fold the elements collectively till the liquid has been absorbed.

Add the remaining liquid then fold once more till its been absorbed. It’s okay if some liquid stays within the backside of the bowl.

Step 8: Bake

Pour the stuffing combination (together with any liquid that continues to be on the backside of the bowl) right into a nonstick sprayed baking dish then cowl with foil and bake for 25 minutes in a 350 diploma oven. Fastidiously take away the foil then bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or till the highest is golden brown.

Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing Suggestions

1. Don’t use a field cornbread combine: I’m an individual who has to expertise one thing herself to really consider it, however belief me after I let you know that you simply don’t need to use a candy, gluten free cornbread field combine or recipe for this stuffing. The outcomes are unappetizing, sadly!
2. For a wetter stuffing: As written, this cornbread stuffing is on the dryer facet. If you happen to want a wetter/creamier stuffing you possibly can both bake the stuffing in a smaller baking dish (those proven on this publish are 9×13″) and/or add as much as a further 1/2 cup gluten free rooster inventory or broth.
3. Select recent herbs: Contemporary herbs actually make this stuffing recipe particular for the vacations! Dried is ok in a pinch, however if you happen to’re in a position, I’d love so that you can expertise this recipe with recent herbs.
4. Verify labels: Verify labels and ingredient lists for gluten. That is particularly vital for the cornmeal, as not ALL cornmeal is gluten free. Whereas corn is inherently gluten free it’s generally grown/transported/processed in fields/vans/amenities the place gluten-containing grains are current. That stated, I like Arrowhead Mills and Bob’s Purple Mill gluten free cornmeal.

This gluten-free stuffing recipe is the proper facet dish that can actually make your vacation menu really feel full (and like I stated, shhh, no person will EVER guess it’s gluten free!) Get pleasure from, and joyful holidays!

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Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing

Description

Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing is stuffed with fragrant garlic and herbs, plus a craveable, cornmeal crunch. No person would ever guess it is gluten free!

Components

• 1lb gluten free pork sausage (I like Jimmy Dean)
• Four Tablespoons butter
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• Three stalks celery, finely chopped
• salt and pepper
• Four cloves garlic, pressed or minced
• 2 Tablespoons minced recent sage
• 1 Tablespoon minced recent thyme
• 1 Tablespoon minced recent rosemary
• 1-1/2 — 2 cups gluten free rooster inventory or broth
• 2 eggs
• For the Gluten Free Cornbread:
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted then barely cooled
  • 3/Four cup milk, any type
  • 1/Four cup honey
  • 2 giant eggs
  • 1 cup gluten free flour baking mix WITH binder (see notes)
  • 1 cup gluten free yellow cornmeal (see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. For the Gluten Free Cornbread: Preheat the oven to 350 levels then spray an 8×8 baking pan with nonstick spray and put aside. To a big mixing bowl add the melted butter, milk, honey, and eggs then whisk to mix. To a medium-size mixing bowl add the gluten free flour mix, cornmeal, baking powder, baking soda, and salt then whisk to mix. Add the dry elements to the moist elements then whisk till clean.
2. Scrape the batter into the ready baking dish then bake for 28-30 minutes, rotating the pan 180 levels midway by way of, or till deeply browned on high and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clear. Don’t underbake. Let the cornbread cool utterly. Might be made as much as 5 days forward of time.
3. For the Stuffing: Preheat the oven to 275 levels then line a half sheet pan with parchment paper.
4. Slice ~3/Four of the cornbread into 1” cubes to create 6 cups cornbread cubes (save the remaining cornbread to eat!) Unfold the cubes out onto the ready baking sheet then bake for 45-50 minutes, or till the cornbread is dry and toasted — NOT rock arduous like croutons — stirring each 15 minutes. Put aside to chill barely. Might be performed forward of time (see notes).
5. Flip the oven as much as 350 levels then spray a 9×13” baking dish, or 2 medium-sized baking dishes (like 8×8″ or 9×9″), with nonstick spray.
6. Whereas the cornbread cubes are toasting, warmth a big skillet over medium-high warmth then add the sausage and brown, leaving it in greater, bite-sized items vs finely breaking the sausage down into crumbles. Drain then put aside.
7. Place the skillet again onto the burner then flip the warmth all the way down to medium. Soften the butter inside then add the onion and celery, season with salt and pepper, and saute till the greens are tender, 10-12 minutes. Add the garlic and recent herbs then saute till very aromatic, 2-Three extra minutes.
8. Scrape the vegetable and herb combination into a big mixing bowl then add the drained sausage and toasted cornbread cubes. Fold with a spatula to mix.
9. Add 1-1/2 cups rooster inventory or broth and the eggs to a small mixing bowl then whisk to mix. Drizzle half the combination over the cornbread/greens then fold with a spatula till the cornbread has absorbed the liquid. Drizzle the remaining rooster broth/egg combination excessive then proceed to fold till the liquid has been absorbed — a bit remaining within the backside of the bowl is ok. Add as much as a further 1/2 cup rooster inventory/broth if you happen to want a wetter stuffing.
10. Scoop the cornbread stuffing contained in the ready baking dish then cowl with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Fastidiously take away the foil then proceed to bake uncovered for 10-15 extra minutes or till the highest is golden brown and crispy. Scoop onto plates then serve.

Notes

• I examined this recipe utilizing Bob’s Purple Mill Gluten Free Medium Grind Cornmeal and Arrowhead Mills Gluten Free Cornmeal. Your outcomes — particularly the extent of browning on high of the cornbread after baking — might differ if utilizing completely different manufacturers.
• I examined this recipe utilizing Bob’s Purple Mill Gluten Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour because the flour.
• Learn how to Prep Forward of Time:
  • For the cornbread: bake as much as 5 days forward of time. Cool utterly then cowl and retailer on the counter.
  • For the cornbread croutons: make as much as 5 days forward of time. Cool utterly then retailer in an hermetic storage container or gallon Ziplock bag on the counter.
  • For the sausage: brown then drain and refrigerate as much as Three days forward of time.
  • Greens and herb combination: saute then refrigerate as much as Three days forward of time.
  • Full stuffing recipe: comply with the cornbread stuffing recipe as much as the baking step 1 day forward of time. Let the baking dish sit at room temperature for 30 minutes earlier than baking based on instructions.

This recipe is courtesy of Iowa Lady Eats, http://iowagirleats.com.

Photographs by Ashley McLaughlin