Gluten-Free Cornbread Dressing with Bacon & Sage
Published Oct 31, 2019
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This dressing recipe has become a popular one on our table during the holidays. It is so easy to throw together and is made in a cast iron skillet. It is full of bacon, sage, and thyme for that perfect combination of Thanksgiving flavors.
Cornbread Dressing with Bacon & Sage
Ingredients
- 1 pound applewood-smoked bacon, , diced
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter or dairy-free butter, , divided
- 1 large yellow onion, , diced
- 3 stalks celery, , diced
- 5 cloves garlic, , minced
- 8 cups day-old gluten-free cornbread, , crumbled
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh sage
- 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon kosher or fine sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups turkey stock, , plus more if needed
- ½ cup chopped Italian parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Spread bacon across bottom of a large 12-inch cast iron skillet, place over medium-low heat, and slowly cook, stirring frequently, until it has crisped, and fat has rendered out, about 8-10 minutes. Leave bacon drippings in pan.
- Increase heat to medium, add 3 tablespoons butter, onion, and celery, and cook until vegetables are soft, 6-8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute. Stir in crumbled cornbread and cook, gently stirring, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Fold in sage, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- In a large bowl, beat eggs until smooth. Whisk in stock and parsley. Fold into cornbread mixture in skillet until evenly combined. Top with remaining butter. Bake until the dressing is set and golden brown, about 45 minutes. Let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 481kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 15gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 997mgPotassium: 341mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 740IUVitamin C: 7.7mgCalcium: 109mgIron: 2.4mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Anyone have a good source for a gluten-free cornbread? My mom use to make with Jiffy Cornbread mix but I know that has wheat in it. Has anyone tried Bob’s Red Mill Cornbread Mix?
Yes, here are some cornbread recipes that are delicious.
https://glutenfreeandmore.com/?s=cornbread