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
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.
Is Aldi gluten free stuffing good? ›
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 foods can you eat on a gluten free diet? ›
A gluten-free diet excludes any foods that contain gluten, which is a protein found in wheat and several other grains. It means eating only whole foods that don't contain gluten, such as fruits, vegetables, meat and eggs, as well as processed gluten-free foods like gluten-free bread or pasta.
Does stuffing have wheat in it? ›
Most stuffing recipes and instant stuffing mixes contain wheat which means your typical packaged stuffing is NOT gluten-free. That being said, it's very easy to make your own gluten-free stuffing by substituting in your favorite gluten-free bread.
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.
What is hidden gluten in salad dressing? ›
Salad dressings can all harbor gluten. Common ingredients in salad dressing that contain gluten include malt flavoring, malt vinegar, and soy sauce made from wheat. Therefore, some salad dressings could be wheat free but not gluten free, as malt comes from barley.
Is Pepperidge cornbread stuffing gluten-free? ›
This means that individuals with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease should exercise caution when consuming Pepperidge Farm corn bread stuffing. However, for those without gluten restrictions, this stuffing is a delectable choice that will surely satisfy your taste buds.
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.
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.
Why are many doctors against a gluten-free diet? ›
Numerous studies have shown that diets that are gluten free tend to be deficient in protein, folate, iron, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, B12, zinc, selenium, and fiber. In addition, they are more apt to have higher levels of nickel, which is highly allergenic to some patients.
It's common to feel constantly hungry during your first several weeks without gluten. You may want to eat all the time. Your body hasn't been able to absorb food properly for a while. So once it can, it'll try to make up for the deficit.
What are the worst foods for celiac disease? ›
Avoid all products with barley, rye, triticale (a cross between wheat and rye), farina, graham flour, semolina, and any other kind of flour, including self-rising and durum, not labeled gluten-free. Be careful of corn and rice products.
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.
Does cornbread contain gluten? ›
While corn is gluten free, most cornbread recipes also include regular, all-purpose flour which makes them not gluten free.
What kind of dressing is gluten-free? ›
Below is a list of the ones labelled gluten-free:
- Avocado Oil Caesar Dressing.
- Avocado Oil Greek Dressing.
- Avocado Oil Italian Dressing.
- Avocado Oil Ranch Dressing.
- Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing.
- Caesar Dressing.
- Classic Oil & Vinegar Dressing.
- Creamy Caesar Dressing.
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.
Are potatoes gluten-free? ›
The simple answer is yes — potatoes are gluten-free. Gluten is a type of protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and other grains. Potatoes aren't grains, they're a type of starchy vegetable. That's good news for people who can't tolerate gluten because they have celiac disease or gluten intolerance.
Does baking powder have gluten in it? ›
Baking powder is typically a combination of an acid (like cream of tartar), baking soda, and a starch to absorb moisture. These days, the starch found in baking powder is usually either potato starch or regular cornstarch, both of which are gluten-free. This, in turn, makes most baking powder gluten-free.
