Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing Printable Recipe Card
A tender and deliciously seasoned gluten free cornbread stuffing recipe that is so easy and so good, no one will even know it's gluten free!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 280kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter or oil
- 2 ribs celery diced
- 1 large onions chopped
- 1 tsp sage fresh
- 1 tsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 large egg slightly beaten
- 3 cups vegetable or gluten-free broth
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp. thyme fresh
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 8 cups gluten-free cornbread cubed and dried (day-old or even oven-dried)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 F. Grease an 8" x 8" glass baking dish with butter or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium heat. Melt the butter in the pan and add the onions and celery. Cook until the onions are softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, add the dried cornbread crumbles, seasonings, salt and the sautéed aromatics. Combine until mixed.
- Add in the eggs and 1 cup of the broth. Mix well and let stand for 1 -2 minutes, until the mixture has absorbed the broth.
- Mix in another 1 cup of broth and let the mixture sit for another 1 – 2 minutes.
- If needed, add the last 1 cup of broth. The mixture should look very wet and a bit soupy.
- Place the stuffing mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until it’s golden brown on top. Start checking at 30 minutes.
- A knife inserted in the top should feel slightly crusty.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving so the dressing firms up and holds shape.
Notes
- Dry the Cornbread: Use cornbread baked at least a day before or oven-dry the cubes at low heat to prevent mushiness.
- Broth Control: Add broth gradually because too much liquid will make the dressing gummy. Meanwhile, too little liquid will make it dry.
- Herb Balance: Fresh herbs will brighten the dish. If you choose to use dried, reduce the quantity slightly.
- Texture Clues: The mixture should be moist and cohesive, not wet or soupy, before baking.
Nutrition Estimate (Per Serving, Approximate)
Nutrition can vary widely based on brands and ingredient choices. The following is a reasonable estimate based on similar published gluten-free cornbread dressing recipes and nutrition data:- Calories: ~280–320 kcal per serving
- Total Fat: ~14–18 g
- Saturated Fat: ~5–8 g
- Cholesterol: ~80–110 mg
- Sodium: ~700–900 mg
- Carbohydrates: ~30–40 g
- Fiber: ~2–4 g
- Sugar: ~3–7 g
- Protein: ~8–12 g
Nutrition
Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 304IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
