posted on November 5, 2011 by Adventuresgfmom
This recipe was originally published in 2009, but I’ve updated it with new photos and substitution recommendations for accommodating additional allergens.
This recipe for Sage dressing hails from my Grandma in Austin, Minnesota (hi Gram!). It is without a doubt one of my favorite Schmidt family recipes and I have such fond memories of making this dressing as a kid every Thanksgiving with my dad. Traditionally, we always stuffed the bird (which apparently, is not a very safe method of cooking it)…but it always came out delightfully moist and we never got sick. For the extra dressing that wouldn’t fit inside the turkey cavity, we would bake that up in a casserole dish in the oven. Equally as good, just a tad drier than the dressing cooked up the turkey’s behind….easily fixed with an extra ladle of gravy. 😉
For the past few years I have been hosting my own Thanksgiving and inviting all my friends who like to taste test for me. The more people I invited however, the smaller my lone oven became. Inspired by my friend Stephanie O’Dea and her Year of Slow Cooking Blog, I thought…why not? So last year, I made EVERYTHING except the turkey in separate slowcookers and it worked like a charm! I prepped all the sides the day before; and put each one in a separate slowcooker. The nighttime temperature here was cold enough that I could leave the crocks on the patio overnight to help save on fridge space (a cooler works great too). For the first time in a very long while, I was able to sit down, watch football and hang out with my friends instead of slaving away in the kitchen.
Oh yeah, I even won a contest for this dressing recipe over at The Savvy Celiac! 😀
Gluten-Free Sage Dressing
Ingredients
- 2 Loaves of Ener-G Light Tapioca Loaf, dried out (this bread is free of: gluten, wheat, casein, dairy, egg, soy, nut, and appears to be corn-free as well, please be sure to double check with the manufacturer)
- 2 cups diced Celery
- 1 1/2 cups diced Onion
- 1/2 cup Butter (for dairy-free: use either coconut oil, Earth Balance, Ghee or you can make your own dairy, corn and soy-free butter)
- 2 Tbs. Rubbed Sage (more or less, to taste)
- 1 quart Gluten-Free Chicken Broth or Stock (I use Kitchen Basics, which is free of: gluten, dairy, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish and corn).
Directions
- Dry out bread (I do this by laying the bread on a cookie sheet and placing in a 250° F. oven for about an hour or so, flipping and rotating the bread every 15 minutes. The bread is ready when it’s hard but not burned).
- Break up bread into small pieces.
- Saute celery and onion in butter until tender.
- Add rubbed sage to the celery, onion and butter mixture, stir to incorporate.
- Add sauteed vegetables and sage to bread pieces; mix well.
- Turn into a well greased 2 qt. baking dish or slowcooker.
- Add some chicken broth to slightly moisten…this has always been an “eyeball it” thing for me so I do not have an exact measurement for you. When I bake the dressing in the oven, I add about a cup of chicken broth since it is a dry method of cooking (you can always add more broth if needed). When we used to “stuff the bird,” we would not use any broth because the turkey juices drip into the dressing. For the slowcooker method, you need to add the moisture so you don’t break your slowcooker. For 2 loaves of Ener-G bread, I start with about 1 to 1 1/2 cups of chicken or turkey broth and add more as needed (I live in a dry climate, so I usually end up using close to 3 cups of stock in the slowcooker).
- Dot with butter (or dairy-free margarine).
- Bake at 350 degrees, covered, for 45 minutes OR if using a slowcooker, set to low for 4 – 6 hours, stirring occasionally and adding additional chicken or turkey broth as needed. Depending on how much bread you use, it may need to cook a little longer. Once the dressing is ready, switch over to the warm setting until serving time.
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© Heidi Kelly, Adventures of a Gluten Free Mom
What do you serveat your Thanksgiving table, dressing or stuffing?
FAQs
I immediately started buying it to make for family and friends, and everyone raved about it. That's not surprising, as Aldi's traditional stuffing is “the best.” The stuff(ing) inside this light blue box is a game-changer. The gluten-free bread cubes contain a mix of rice, brown rice, tapioca, and potato flours.
What is gluten-free stuffing made of? ›
Toasted gluten free bread cubes are tossed with sizzling Italian sausage, savory Parmesan cheese, buttery vegetables, and fresh herbs and garlic, then drizzled with just enough broth to create a stuffing that's creamy in the center and crispy on top after baking.
Does stuffing contain dairy? ›
Stuffing is a ubiquitous dish on the Thanksgiving and Christmas holiday table, but it's also a simple and comforting side any time of year. However, most recipes include butter, making this side dish off limits to those who need to eat dairy free.
Is feta cheese gluten-free? ›
Feta cheese is gluten-free. Goat cheese is gluten-free. Mozzarella cheese is gluten-free. Parmesan cheese is gluten-free.
Can celiacs eat stuffing? ›
Stuffing/Dressing
Watch out for the stuffing and dressing – it's just a dressed-up version of gluten-containing bread. Regular stuffing (cooked inside the turkey) and dressing (made in a pan) start with dried cubes of bread, typically made with gluten.
Is Pepperidge Farm stuffing gluten-free? ›
Does Pepperidge Farm make gluten-free stuffing? No, Pepperidge Farm stuffing is not gluten-free. The Classic Cornbread Stuffing is made from wheat flour and malted barley flour, which both include gluten.
Can celiacs have bacon? ›
Many brands of bacon are gluten-free, but for added certainty, look for the gluten-free label when purchasing. Additionally, be wary of bacon served in breakfast buffets – sometimes they may have slices of bread placed underneath them to soak up the grease.
Are marshmallows gluten-free? ›
Many, though not all, marshmallow brands in the United States are gluten-free. Some marshmallows may contain trace amounts of gluten. These may not be easily tolerated by people with celiac disease. People with mild gluten intolerance may be able to eat marshmallow brands that aren't labeled as gluten-free.
What can I eat that is gluten-free instead of salad dressing? ›
Mayonnaise, which is generally thickened with eggs, is almost always gluten-free. Yogurt- or buttermilk-based dressings. Perfect for creamy spring salads, dressings made with dairy tend to be gluten-free because they don't require artificial thickeners.
What can I use in place of butter in stuffing? ›
WHAT ARE BUTTER ALTERNATIVES FOR BAKING?
- MARGARINE. Margarine is a fat that is made mostly from vegetable oil that's flavored to taste like butter. ...
- SHORTENING. Shortening is 100% fat, made from hydrogenated vegetable oils. ...
- OLIVE OIL & VEGETABLE OIL. ...
- COCONUT OIL. ...
- PUMPKIN PURÉE. ...
- APPLESAUCE. ...
- GREEK YOGURT. ...
- BANANAS.
Bloating and gas triggers
Broccoli, onions, and cabbage can make IBS patients gassy and bloated, exacerbating discomfort. Other foods that can make you gassy include Brussels sprouts, wheat germ, raisins, and celery. Many of these items can be hidden in foods such as holiday stuffing, cereals, and soups or stews.
What makes stuffing unhealthy? ›
Stuffing is not strictly a healthy food, because it is typically high in calories, fat, sodium, and refined carbohydrates. 1 But that doesn't mean you can't enjoy it, All foods can fit into a healthy diet in moderation.
Does Velveeta contain gluten? ›
Kraft (the company that makes Velveeta) has a trusted policy to disclose any allergens on their nutrition label and there are no warning that indicate that Velveeta cheese contains any gluten ingredients. Furthermore, the gluten-free and celiac community is in agreement that Velveeta should be considered gluten-free.
Which cheese is not gluten-free? ›
Plain and full-fat cheeses are most likely to be gluten free, while cheese that contains add-ins as well as low-fat, low-salt, and fat-free cheese are more likely to contain gluten. Gluten-containing ingredients are often used as thickeners in certain types of cheese or as a stabilizer to increase the shelf life.
Does Cool Whip have gluten in it? ›
YES, Cool Whip is gluten-free!
Although it does not carry a gluten-free certification on the label, Cool Whip doesn't contain any sources of gluten. In addition, Kraft Heinz states that cross-contamination with gluten has not occurred during the manufacturing of Cool Whip products.
Does Aldi have a good selection of gluten-free products? ›
Aldi has quite a few gluten free offerings, including their own gluten free product line, called LiveGFree. Read my article to learn more about Aldi's gluten free offerings.
What are the ingredients in Aldi stuffing? ›
Specifications
| Ingredients | Breadcrumb (𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫 (𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐫, Calcium Carbonate, Iron, Niacin, Thiamin), Raising Agent: Ammonium Carbonates), Onion Powder (10%), Dried Onions (5%), Palm Oil, Salt, Dried Sage (2%), Dried Parsley, Dried 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐭 Extract. |
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| Storage instructions | Store in a cool, dry place. |
11 more rowsThis product may or may not be gluten free as it lists 1 ingredient that could contain gluten depending on the source.
What brands of stuffing mix are gluten-free? ›
There are several companies that make gluten-free stuffing mixes; Aleia's, Gillian's Foods, Mom's Place Gluten-Free, Olivia's Croutons, Three Bakers, Trader Joe's, and Williams Sonoma.
