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Gluten Free Stuffing with Italian Sausage and Dried Cherries with Amanda Haas

Not even gluten will stop you from enjoying Thanksgiving with this delicious and gluten-free take on the traditional stuffing. If you're looking for a vegetarian option as well, simply omit the sausage and you are good to go!

Egg FreeGluten Free

4

Servings

10 Mins

Prep Time

40 Mins

Cook Time

Prep

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Preheat the Oven and Grease the Baking Dish

Preheat the oven to 350°F/ 180°C and adjust the rack to the middle position. While the oven preheats grease a shallow baking dish with a light coating of butter.

  • Unsalted Butter1 Tbsp.
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Cooking Steps

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1. Add the Oil While Preheating the Pot

Add the oil then preheat the pot to 375°F/ 190°C (medium- high).

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil1 Tbsp.
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2. Add and Toast the Pine Nuts

Toast the nut for 2- 3 minutes or until lightly toasted.

  • Pine Nuts3 Tbsps.
  • Kosher Salt1 pinch
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3. Remove the Toasted Pine Nuts

Using a slotted spoon, remove the pine nuts and reserve for later use.

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4. Add and Cook the Sausage and Chili Flakes

Cook the sausage for 3- 4 minutes while breaking it into smaller pieces. Stir frequently.

  • Italian Sausage½ lb.
  • Chili Flakes¼ tsp.
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5. Remove the Sausage

Transfer the sausage to a bowl or plate and reserve for later use.

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6. Add the Oil While Preheating the Pan

Return the pot to the burner, add the oil ad then lower the pot to 350°F/ 175°C (medium).

  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 Tbsps.
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7. Add and Cook the Celery and Shallots

Cook the aromatics for 5 minutes or until they brown slightly.

  • Shallot(thinly sliced)¾ cup
  • Celery(diced small)¾ cup
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8. Mix the Stuffing

Turn off the heat, and add the stuffing ingredients to the pot with the cooked shallots and celery.

  • Cooked Sausageall
  • Chopped Herbsall
  • Dried Cherriesall
  • Gluten Free Croutons4 cups
  • Chicken Stock(or vegetable stock)1 ½ cups
  • Pine Nuts(toasted)3 Tbsps.
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9. Season the Stuffing

Mix until well combined.

  • Kosher Salt1 ½ tsps.
  • Black Pepper(fresh cracked)15 turns
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10. Transfer the Stuffing to the Greased Casserole Dish

Transfer the stuffing to the greased casserole dish and cover with aluminum foil.

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11. Begin Baking the Stuffing

Transfer the stuffing to the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes.

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12. Remove the Foil and Continue to Bake

Remove the foil and continue cooking for 10 minutes or until it is golden brown.

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13. Serve as Desired

Remove the stuffing form the oven and allow it to rest for a few minutes before serving.

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