Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing with Mushrooms and Champagne
This traditional holiday stuffing gets a gluten-free makeover without sacrificing flavor or texture. Sautéed celery, onions, and mushrooms create a savory base, while champagne adds a subtle elegance that pairs beautifully with turkey and other Thanksgiving dishes. The combination of vegetables provides excellent moisture and flavor, while eggs help bind everything together for a cohesive stuffing that's perfect for feeding a crowd during the holidays.
Ingredients
- 18 oz gluten-free bread, cubedregular bread cubes1:1use day-old bread for best texture
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- 3 cups celery, chopped
- 1 cup Vidalia onion, chopped
- 16 oz white mushrooms, choppedcremini mushrooms1:1none
deeper umami flavor
- 1 Tbsp butter, unsalted
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup champagnewhite wine1:1none
similar flavor profile
- 2 whole eggs, whisked
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 2
Grease a 9x12 inch casserole dish with butter
- 3
Pulse celery in blender until roughly chopped and pour into large pot
- 4
Pulse onion in blender until roughly chopped and add to pot with celery
- 5
Add butter to pot and sauté over medium heat until vegetables soften slightly
- 6
Reduce temperature to low
- 7
Pulse mushrooms in blender in small batches until chopped
- 8
Add mushrooms to pot with vegetables and stir to combine
- 9
Increase heat to medium and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder
- 10
Add champagne and sauté for 1 minute, then turn off burner
- 11
Gently fold cubed bread into stuffing mixture
- 12
Add whisked eggs and stir gently to combine
- 13
Pour stuffing into prepared casserole dish
- 14
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes
- 15
Cover with foil if browning too much
- 16
Remove from oven and serve
Tips
Pulse vegetables in small batches for more consistent chopping and better texture control
Fold the bread gently into the hot vegetable mixture to prevent it from becoming mushy
Cover with foil if the top starts browning too quickly during baking
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days in covered container
Can be assembled 1 day ahead and refrigerated before baking
Serve hot alongside turkey and other Thanksgiving dishes
Common Mistakes
Don't overmix the bread to avoid mushy texture
Keep vegetables at proper heat levels to prevent burning
Substitutions
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FAQ
Can I make this stuffing dairy-free?
Yes, substitute the butter with olive oil or vegan butter. The texture will be slightly different but still delicious.
What if I don't have champagne?
White wine, vegetable broth, or even chicken broth work well as substitutes with similar results.
How long will leftovers keep?
Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat in oven until warmed through.