I started compiling this collection of delicious gluten-free stuffing recipes and gluten-free dressing recipes last year but ran out of time to finish it before the holidays. I didn’t think about this roundup of recipes again until yesterday.
Then I got busy finding all the best gluten-free stuffing and dressing recipes for you. Now it’s Thanksgiving Eve Eve. You need these stuffing and dressing recipes and you need them now!
Wait a second though. What’s the difference between stuffing and dressing anyway? Technically, stuffing recipes are defined as those that are actually stuffed in the cavity of the turkey and baked as it bakes. Dressing recipes are made from the same sort of ingredients but are served as a side dish instead, aka “dressing” for the turkey.
I’m pretty sure that most of us use those terms interchangeably though—and that’s okay with me.
What’s truly important is that our stuffing or dressing is really good. Company worthy. Holiday worthy.
There are so many stuffing and dressing preferences. I’m sure you have yours. Ingredients, appearance, and even the smell of stuffing all matter to those who have to have their stuffing during the holidays! But, thankfully (pun intended), I think we’ve covered a wide range of all of those factors in the recipes I’m sharing today.
Unfortunately, we still can’t offer smells—or bites—via websites. You actually have to make the recipe to see if it meets your personal requirements.
Oh, and in case you’re wondering—and this information is very, very important—you cannot safely eat a turkey in which gluten-full stuffing was used. Just say no when offered that turkey.
By the way, the same is also true of the famous beer can chicken. You can only eat the chicken in that case if the beer that’s used is gluten free (not gluten reduced or gluten “removed” beer—neither of which are safe for those who eat gluten free for medical reasons—but truly gluten-free beer that’s made from only gluten-free grains).
Now let’s get to one of the most quintessential recipes for the holidays! Happy Thanksgiving!
35 Gluten-Free Stuffing Recipes (Including Gluten-Free Dressing Recipes)
~ Best Ever Paleo Stuffing from Zenbelly ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, paleo, primal
~ Bread Stuffing from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Bread Stuffing from Gluten-Free Homemaker ~ gluten free with dairy-free option
~ Gluten-Free Bread Stuffing from Gluten-Free Palate ~ gluten free, with dairy-free, vegetarian options
~ Bread Stuffing Muffins Cups from Edible Perspective ~ gluten free, sugar free, vegetarian
~ Chestnut Stuffing from Gluten-Free SCD and Veggie ~ gluten free, vegetarian, SCD
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Getting Chestnuts Ready for Gluten-Free Stuffing
~ Cauliflower Stuffing from And Love It, Too! ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, paleo, primal, keto, vegetarian, vegan
~ Cornbread Stuffing with Curried Apples and Cranberries from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan
~ Cranberry Apple Stuffing from Elana’s Pantry ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free
~ Crunchy Long Grain and Wild Rice Dressing from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, with dairy-free, egg-free, vegetarian, and vegan options
~ Easy Quinoa Stuffing Recipe from Simply Quinoa ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
~ Grain-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing from Against All Grain ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, primal
~ Heirloom Chestnut Stuffing from Better Batter ~ gluten free, with dairy-free option
~ Herbed Cornbread Thanksgiving Stuffing from Jeanette’s Healthy Living ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
~ Keto “Cornbread” Stuffing from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations ~ gluten free, grain free, keto, with vegetarian option
~ Paleo Bread Stuffing from Predominantly Paleo ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, paleo, primal
~ Skillet Cornbread Dressing from Paleo Spirit ~ gluten free, refined sugar free
~ Low-FODMAP Turkey Dressing from Delicious As It Looks ~ gluten free, Low FODMAP
~ Make-Ahead French Bread Stuffing from Tasty Eats At Home ~ gluten free
~ Mushroom-Sage Stuffing from Renegade Kitchen via Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free (use gluten-free option), dairy free, vegetarian
~ Mushroom Stuffing from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free
~ Oyster Sourdough Stuffing from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free (Note: This Bountiful Bread Basket roundup includes two recipes for gluten-free sourdough bread.)
~ Paleo Bacon Cornbread Stuffing from Gluten-Free Fix ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal
~ Paleo Cranberry Flax Stuffing from Healthful Pursuit ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free
~ Paleo Sausage and Herb Bread Stuffing (Low-Carb, Nut-Free) from Tasty Yummies ~ gluten free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal
~ Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing from A Girl Worth Saving ~ gluten free, paleo, primal, keto
~ Paleo Thanksgiving Stuffing from Cook Eat Paleo ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal
~ Perfect Bread-Free Stuffing from Ricki Heller ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free, vegetarian, vegan
~ Perfect Homemade Stuffing Made in a Crockpot from A Year of Slow Cooking ~ gluten free (be sure to use gluten-free bread option), with vegetarian option
~ Perfect Thanksgiving Stuffing from Tessa the Domestic Diva ~ gluten free, dairy free, with egg-free, vegetarian options
~ Sausage, Apple, and Cranberry Stuffing from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free (use gluten-free options), dairy free
~ Slow Cooker Cornbread Stuffing from A Year of Slow Cooking ~ gluten free (be sure to use gluten-free cornbread option), with vegetarian option
~ Slow Cooker Sausage Stuffing from Go Dairy Free ~ gluten free (be sure to use gluten-free option)
~ Surprise Tortilla Chip Stuffing from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, with vegetarian option
~ Thanksgiving Stuffing from GF Jules ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option
~ Traditional Stuffing with Parsley, Sage, and Thyme from Allergy Free Alaska ~ gluten free, dairy free, with vegetarian option
~ Vegan Cornbread Stuffing from Sarah Bakes Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
~ Wild Rice and Mushroom Stuffing from Healthful Pursuit ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, sugar free
Originally published November 20, 2018.
Lynne Lopes says
Thanks so much Shirley for the yumminess! Going to hubbys Christmas dinner soon & that reminded me to call the restaurant & discuss the menu. Never would have thought of it otherwise & they’re having a turkey dinner! Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family!!
Shirley Braden says
Hi Lynne—You’re welcome, of course! Compiling all these stuffing recipes made me hungry! I also love the idea of the stuffing muffins. I’ve seen them called “stuffins.” 🙂
I, too, have a Christmas dinner for my husband’s company coming up. It’s a place we’ve been several times over the years and I’ve never had an issue but I will call them a few days ahead of time to make sure there are options or I’ll eat something at home before I go. They’ve always had safe choices for me—and delicious ones at that, though—so I don’t expect it to be an issue. I hope you learn that they can accommodate you safely with no issues!
Thanks so much for the Thanksgiving wishes! Hope you and your family have a special Thanksgiving as well!
Shirley
judee says
Shirley,
So many wonderful idea! I love the chestnut and the cauliflower stuffings. Since I don’t make Turkey ( vegetarian) I don’t usually make stuffing- but what a great idea to stuff a squash with a holiday stuffing.
Your gluten free roundups are great resources and fun. Have a happy and gluten free Thanksgiving
Shirley Braden says
I’m so glad you appreciated those “alternative stuffing recipes, Judee. I say “alternative” but I actually believe chestnut-based stuffings have been around a long time. My late mother-in-law would make stuffing using chestnuts grown on her tree. And, yes, so many vegetarian foods can be stuffed, which makes for fun and deliciousness.
Thanks as always for the sweet feedback! Our Thanksgiving was just wonderful. Hope yours was as well!
Shirley
Angelica says
Thanks so much, what a find! We did sausage stuffing this year, our first year without Pepperidge Farm! It was very good, but it got soggy after a few days so we baked it and voila! My husband did all the cooking, I was very unwell for Thanksgiving and am not yet recovered. So that’s what I’m thankful for this year, his support. He worked really hard on the stuffing, so I’m going to share this with him.
Shirley Braden says
Hi Angelica–First, welcome to gfe! I’m so sorry you weren’t well for Thanksgiving and are still not well but I’m so happy that your husband was able to step in for Thanksgiving this year. Sausage stuffing sounds good to me! (By the way, I have to admit that I, too, was a big fan of Pepperidge Farm stuffing back in the day.) When you’re all well next year (fingers crossed you’ll be well much sooner than that, of course), I hope you’ll find another recipe in this post that you—or your husband!—want to try!
Take care and thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment!
Shirley