Gluten Free Cornbread Dressing- Easy Thanksgiving Side Dish
Crispy-edged gluten-free cornbread tossed with savory breakfast sausage, fresh sage, and a splash of broth, then baked until golden. A dairy-free-friendly Thanksgiving side with no gluten-free substitution guesswork.
EQUIPMENT NEEDED
- large skillet
- Casserole dish
Ingredients
- 4 cups coarsely crumbled gluten-free cornbread *this is the homeade gluten free cornbread recipe I use but boxed works too
- 1 pound ground pork breakfast sausage
- 1 egg
- 2 cups diced celery
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup diced onion
- ¼ cup chopped fresh sage
- 2 teaspoons ghee, butter, or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
Instructions
- Make the cornbread either a day or two before and leave it out on the counter to get stale. If you don't have time you can do it the day of.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Crumble the cornbread into ½-inch cubes and spread them in a single, even layer on a foil or parchment-lined sheet pan. Don't let pieces overlap, or they'll steam instead of crisp. Broil for 5–7 minutes, tossing halfway through, until golden and crisp. Broilers vary a lot, so watch closely; it can go from golden to burnt fast.
- Add the ghee, butter, or oil to a large pan and heat to medium heat. Dice the onion and celery and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Add the ground breakfast sausage to the pan with the celery and diced onion and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Combine the sausage mixture with the crispy cornbread cubes, egg, poultry seasoning, chopped sage, and broth in a large bowl.
- Transfer to an oiled casserole dish, cover with foil, and bake at 350°F for 45 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 more minutes, until golden brown on top.
Notes
- Broil the cornbread in a single layer, tossing halfway, until crisp. This keeps the dressing from turning soggy.
- Make the cornbread 1–2 days ahead and let it stale on the counter for the best texture.
- Leftovers keep in the fridge up to 5 days; reheat covered at 350°F for 15 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 47gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 52mgSodium: 1071mgPotassium: 201mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 158mgIron: 3mg
*nutrition information is an approximate
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