Description
A delicious gluten-free stuffing made with Italian sausage and herbs, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 oz gluten free white bread (sliced into 1/2″ cubes, Canyon Bakehouse Mountain White recommended)
- 1 lb gluten free sweet Italian sausage (Johnsonville, recommended)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
- 1 medium yellow onion (chopped)
- 3 ribs celery (chopped finely)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 cloves garlic (pressed or minced)
- 2 Tablespoons minced fresh sage
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh thyme
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 eggs (whisked)
- 2 cups gluten free chicken stock or broth
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13″ baking dish, or 2 medium-sized baking dishes (like 8×8″ or 9×9″), with nonstick spray then set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Add the bread cubes to a parchment paper lined baking sheet then spread into an even layer and bake until toasted and dried out, 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through. The bread cubes don’t need to be rock hard like croutons, but should be dry and golden brown. Can be done up to 5 days ahead of time. Cool completely then store in an airtight container.
- Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage then brown (leaving the sausage in larger hunks vs breaking it down finely) drain, and set aside.
- Place the skillet back onto the stove and turn the heat down to medium. Melt the butter inside, then add the onion and celery. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté until the vegetables are tender, 8-10 minutes. Add the garlic and fresh herbs and sauté until very fragrant, 2-3 more minutes.
- Add the cooked sausage and vegetable mixture to a very large mixing bowl then stir with a spatula to combine. Add the toasted bread cubes and parmesan cheese then stir to combine.
- Add the egg and chicken stock or broth to a small mixing bowl then whisk to combine. Drizzle half the mixture over the bread cube mixture then fold until all the liquid has been absorbed. Drizzle in the remaining liquid and fold until all the liquid has been absorbed.
- Scoop the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish then cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover then bake for an additional 25-30 minutes or until the top is golden brown and crispy. Let the stuffing sit and set up for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This dish can be prepared a few days in advance by toasting the bread cubes ahead of time.
- For the best flavor, use fresh herbs when possible.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 150mg