Looking for what to serve for a gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner? These easy recipes, from gluten-free sides, stuffing, pies, gravy, rolls, desserts, and more, are guaranteed to be enjoyed by all. Here you learn which classic holiday dishes are naturally gluten-free, plus bonus allergy-friendly recipes to please all guests.
Want to Save This Recipe?
Enter your email below & we'll send it straight to your inbox. Plus you’ll get affordable and easy gluten-free recipes delivered each week!
Easy Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes
No longer does Thanksgiving dinner have to be a frustrating, disappointing experience. Not only do these gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes taste exactly like the versions you grew up, but they are easy with guaranteed results!
When testing recipes for a gluten-free diet, it’s key for the taste and texture to be just as good the originals. This is the basis behind all the website’s recipes and those published in my gluten-free cookbook.
For a holiday that revolves primarily around food, this is doubly important! Therefore, all the these Thanksgiving sides, desserts, breads, and appetizers will not only exceed gluten-free guests expectations, but all!
Table of Contents
Free Guide! Receive a Free Gluten Free Dinners Cookbook
TOP 5 Highest Rated Recipes!
What Thanksgiving Dishes Are Naturally Gluten-Free?
Before we get to some of the best and easy gluten-free recipes for Thanksgiving, let’s discuss everything GF guests can eat without modifications!
Of course, always double check ingredients before digging in. Gluten may be hidden in soy sauce, Worcestershire, broths, condensed soups, salad dressings, vegetable dips, and sauces.
- Roasted turkey
- Jello salads
- Mashed potatoes
- Roasted veggies
- Cranberry sauce
- Sweet potatoes with marshmallow topping
- Steamed veggies
Bonus GF Thanksgiving Tips
- If you are planning on being a guest for the holidays, bring whatever dishes you don’t want to miss out on. This saves the host from making recipes they aren’t familiar with, possible cross-contamination traps, and you don’t have to be salty when everyone is digging into something you can’t enjoy!
- Visiting for the holidays? Be your own advocate! Chances are non-GF cooks won’t know about cross-contamination or some sneaky GF ingredients. Go over what you can eat and offer to bring dishes they aren’t comfortable with making.
- A lot of Thanksgiving recipes require chicken broth, which some brands are not safe for a GF diet. Here are some trusted options: College Inn, Imagine, Swanson, Kitchen Basics, Pacific Foods, Aldi’s Simply Organic, Aldi’s Chef’s Cupboard.
- Thanksgiving cooking is often collaborative, which means you need to be on the lookout for sneaky ingredients from unsuspecting home cooks. Condensed soups, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoning packets may all contain gluten so ask questions before diving in!
- Grazing appetizers can be a GF minefield! Be prepared with your own GF crackers (I LOVE Simple Mills Almond Flour Crackers!) and politely cut to the front of line to scoop out your portion first, before dipping cross contamination occurs.
Yummiest Sides
Turkey for the main course is the easy part, but which gluten-free Thanksgiving sides should go with it. Below you will find classic dishes no holiday can be without, plus some unique suggestions to mix it up!
1. Gluten-Free Bread Stuffing with Apples
Learn how to make gluten-free stuffing with this moist, delicious, and easy recipe that tastes just like Mom’s! The key for making classic, traditional GF herb stuffing taste just like the Thanksgiving dressing you grew up on is in the eggs! Using a higher ratio binds the ingredients, while diced sweet apples, celery, and onions adds extra moisture and flavor.
Get The Recipe
2. Ultimate Moist Cornbread Stuffing Recipe
Learn how to make the old fashioned gluten-free cornbread stuffing with sausage, apples, cranberries, and pecans for a southern-style recipe Mama's guaranteed to ask for seconds. The slightly sweet homemade GF cornbread and herb combo makes this a home run recipe you'll come back to every holiday.
Get The Recipe
3. Old School Baked Gluten-Free Green Bean Casserole
As a seasoned gluten-free cook, let me teach you how to make gluten-free green bean casserole, from scratch. This side dish rivals the old fashioned, classic green bean casserole you grew up on, but no one will realize it’s gluten-free. My version of this recipe skips canned soup and instead features a quick-to-make gluten-free substitute for cream of mushroom soup. Top the dish with homemade gluten-free fried onions and bake until bubbling.
Get The Recipe
4. Creamy, Fluffiest Gluten-Free Mashed Potatoes
These exceptionally creamy and fluffy gluten-free mashed potatoes recipe also includes a secret ingredient to make them richly flavorful as well! Make-ahead and freezer-friendly mashed potatoes with cream cheese uses an easy trick to guarantee fluffy results every time!
Get The Recipe
5. Easy Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Casserole with Crunchy Topping
Now everyone can enjoy an easy gluten-free sweet potato casserole with no speciality ingredients required. A fluffy sweet potato base is flavored with brown sugar and orange zest. It's topped with a crunchy pecan Chex cereal topping, making it simple to prepare, even for those not familiar with a gluten-free diet!
Get The Recipe
6. Creamy, Fluffy Gluten-Free Corn Casserole (Extra Easy)
Never miss out on your favorite holiday dish again! Gluten-free corn casserole makes a creamy, comforting cornbread pudding casserole with an easy 5-minute prep and no Jiffy mix necessary!
Get The Recipe
7. Cheesy Gluten-Free Hash Brown Casserole (No Soup)
Looking for an easy holiday side dish idea perfect for gluten-free guests and guaranteed to disappear fast? This Cracker Barrel-inspired gluten-free hash brown casserole is made completely from-scratch, without canned soup, but using simple, recognizable ingredients and a quick, easy prep. I'll show you how!
Get The Recipe
8. Vintage Cranberry Raspberry Jello Salad
Cranberry Raspberry Jello Salad recipe is an easy, festive dish to add to your Thanksgiving or Christmas holiday table. Raspberry jello is molded with cranberry sauce, crushed pineapple, and a hint of orange then topped with a creamsicle Cool Whip cream cheese topping.
Get The Recipe
9. Sweet Potato Spoon Bread
This easy spoon bread recipe made with sweet potatoes is cross between old-fashioned cornbread casserole with a soufflé pudding texture. This elevated take adds silky mashed sweet potatoes and warm cinnamon flavor to make a comforting side dish perfect for holiday gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Get The Recipe
10. Baked Broccoli Cauliflower Casserole with Cheddar
Skip the panko, skip the breadcrumbs and skip the crackers because this broccoli cauliflower casserole doesn’t need those toppings. This easy gluten-free side dish can be prepared ahead (instructions provided below) and works wonderfully with fresh or frozen vegetables — I know because I tested both ways for you! Smother the veggies in a homemade cream sauce, top with cheddar cheese, and serve warm.
Get The Recipe
11. Fluffy Retro Orange Cottage Cheese Jello Salad
This is the vintage, throwback recipe that won't quit! It's too easy and delicious not to serve classic orange jello salad at potlucks, holidays, and celebrations with a fluffy combination of Cool Whip, mandarin oranges, cottage cheese, orange gelatin, and pineapple. See why our family's favorite old fashioned side dish refuses to retire!
Get The Recipe
12. Maple Caramelized Brussels Sprouts with Bacon
These sticky maple caramelized Brussels sprouts are roasted to perfection with crispy bits of bacon, sweet, juicy apples, and dried cranberries. If you struggle with recipes getting brussels soft and tender while still achieving a crispy crust, check out this easy, unique baking technique.
Get The Recipe
Gluten-Free Gravy
No longer do you have to skip the gravy .Go ahead and drizzle this creamy, velvety gluten-free gravy over turkey, mashed potatoes, and stuffing!
It comes together in less than 10 minutes while the turkey rests, and can be be made with drippings or without.
Alternatively, prepare up to 3 days ahead of time and rewarm when ready to serve. Bring make-ahead gravy to a gathering if you are a guest!
Watch Now Velvety Gluten-Free Gravy
Learn how to make gluten free gravy with this easy and adaptable recipe! Choose between making with or without drippings, discover the best gluten-free thickener to use for gravy, and simple swaps to make turkey, brown, or even white country gravy!
Deceptively GF Breads and Rolls
My favorite gluten-free bread recipes were developed precisely with holidays in mind. I couldn’t shed another tear over carb envy, so I had to make something equally as delish!
13. Squishy Soft Gluten-Free Rolls Recipe (1 Hour)
Look no further for the best gluten-free rolls recipe. These fluffy, airy, soft dinner rolls not only have a superior texture, but are easy to make, and ready to serve in one hour!
Get The Recipe
14. Moist Gluten-Free Corn Muffins (Easy Recipe!)
Learn how to make gluten-free corn muffins that are just as easy as Jiffy's cornbread mix! Fluffy cornbread muffins are lightly sweet with crispy, buttery tops, and taste so good no one will know they are gluten-free!
Get The Recipe
15. Fluffy Gluten-Free Biscuits
Ready in less than 1-hour, these homemade gluten-free drop biscuits are baked with all-purpose gluten-free flour. Rather than buttermilk, this recipe uses plain yogurt for terrific texture! For best results, once the biscuit dough is ready, cover it in a bowl, and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.T he biscuits will emerge from the oven soft, tender and oh so fluffy!
Get The Recipe
16. Quick Cheese Bread
Quick Cheese Bread is a savory cheddar loaf bread that easily mixes up in minutes without yeast or kneading! This cheesy bread is perfect for dunking in a warm bowl of soup, toasted with jam, or to fill with your favorite sandwich fixings.
Get The Recipe
Best Dessert Ideas
Of course no Thanksgiving meal is complete without taking your appetite to the brink! Peruse some of the best gluten-free pie recipes here, or check out some holiday favorites below!
17. Flaky Gluten-Free Pie Crust
If you’re looking for a flaky, tender gluten-free pie dough (or pastry dough) that is fabulously easy to roll out, look no further. Not only is this the best tasting gluten-free pie crust, this detailed guide is also full of tips and tricks to help you make perfect GF crust at home. The secret? A tablespoon of sour cream! It tenderizes the dough to make it just as light as all butter pie crusts you grew up on.
Get The Recipe
18. Perfect Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie (No Soggy Crust)
Please all holiday guests with this easy, from scratch gluten-free pumpkin pie recipe! Start with an extraordinarily tender, flaky gluten-free pastry crust, and fill with a rich, custardy pumpkin pie filling, thanks to the addition of heavy cream. Plus, this gluten-free pumpkin dessert also includes a simple trick to avoid a soggy bottom crust!
Get The Recipe
19. Southern Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pie
Learn how to make the best gluten-free sweet potato pie with this southern-style recipe full of easy pro tips! An ultra creamy, perfectly sweetened filling thanks to a combination of brown sugar and evaporated milk makes the ideal compliment to a buttery, flaky GF pie crust. Dairy-free modifications included.
Get The Recipe
20. Vintage Gluten-Free Pecan Pie (Slices Perfect!)
Make the best gluten-free pecan pie, guaranteed to outshine all others! This homemade recipe has a buttery, flaky crust filled with an easy ingredient pecan pie filling to make this recipe undeniably perfect. Using a dash of molasses counterbalances the sweetness, while adding a little cornstarch guarantees the filling to set every time!
Get The Recipe
21. Ultra Creamy Pumpkin Lush Dessert (Easy Recipe)
Pumpkin Lush, also known has pumpkin delight, is an easy gluten-free pumpkin dessert with layers of press-in pecan crust, cream cheese, creamy pumpkin, and whipped topping. This layered pumpkin dessert is easy, cool and creamy!
Get The Recipe
22. Pumpkin Pie Layer Cake (Piecaken)
Pumpkin pie layer cake, also known as Piecaken, includes 3-desserts-in-1, perfect for fall celebrations or Thanksgiving. Chewy butterscotch blondies, creamy pumpkin pie, and fluffy vanilla cake covered in whipped cream cheese frosting and candied pecans makes this Thanksgiving dessert hard to forget! Gluten-free adaptations included.
Get The Recipe
23. Easy Maple Gluten-Free Pecan Pie Bars
Missing your favorite southern-style dessert? Enjoy a classic again with these gluten-free pecan bars made with an easy press-in shortbread crust and perfectly thickened salty maple nut filling. If you've struggled with recipes that don't set or are overly sweet, this homemade treat checks all the boxes for success.
Get The Recipe
24. Failproof Hoosier Sugar Cream Pie (Easy Recipe)
Sugar cream pie recipe is filled with a gloriously thick, creamy, vanilla custard, sprinkled with a cinnamon dusting and made with a handful of simple ingredients and easy steps. There are many ways to make an old fashioned Hoosier Pie, but this best, no-fail version uses a simple trick of starting the custard on the stove so it sets perfectly every time!
Get The Recipe
25. Fresh Apple Cake with Brown Sugar Praline Glaze
Easy, fresh apple cake makes the best bundt cake recipe perfect for anytime of year! Using a combination of oil and applesauce makes an extremely moist spice cake crumb dotted with chunks of fresh apples. It's finished with a quick brown sugar praline glaze drizzled on top and optional nuts. Gluten-free modifications are included.
Get The Recipe
26. Vintage Fudgy Chocolate Chess Pie
Bite into a classic old fashioned chocolate chess pie made with an easy step-by-step recipe. The fudgy, chocolate lovers custard sets up perfectly every time, thanks to evaporated milk, which has less water content, and smidge of cornmeal and flour in the filling. Complete with a flaky, butter crust, this is a southern dessert you won't forget.
Get The Recipe
27. Easy Vintage Gluten-Free Apple Crisp Recipe
Looking for the best gluten-free apple crisp recipe rivaling the one Gramma made? One bite of this thick oat crumble topping with perfectly tender, juicy fresh apple filling and you'll instantaneously forget it's gluten-free. If you're tired of fruit crisps with thin, liquidy fillings or dry, sandy toppings, then this magical recipe is for you.
Get The Recipe
Apps To Appease All!
Appetizers always seem to be a menu planning afterthought. After so much thought goes into the main events, it’s important to have some easy gluten-free Thanksgiving appetizers all will be guaranteed to love!
28. Cheesy Gluten-Free Sausage Balls (Not Greasy)
Enjoy a deliciously cheesy gluten-free sausage balls recipe without having to buy speciality ingredients! These easy sausage cheese balls require 5 simple ingredients without requiring gluten-free premade mixes, like Bisquick or pancake mix. They bake up golden and fluffy, with no greasiness, are make-ahead, freezer-friendly and include a bonus spicy sweet hot honey mustard dipping sauce!
Get The Recipe
29. Roasted Cranberry Baked Brie
Baked Brie Cranberry has an easy, tangy roasted cranberry orange sauce over warmed baked brie. This naturally gluten free appetizer comes together in minutes and has four simple ingredients.
Get The Recipe
30. Classic Italian Gluten-Free Bruschetta (Perfectly-Seasoned)
You can't have the ideal, robustly-flavored gluten-free bruschetta recipe without two essential components! First, use my favorite toasty GF crostini bread to build a crunchy, garlicky base. Then top with freshly chopped tomatoes and basil tossed in a zesty, quick dressing for a wowzer, crowd-pleasing app guaranteed to disappear fast!
Get The Recipe
31. Creamy Artichoke Gluten-Free Stuffed Mushrooms
Gluten-free stuffed mushrooms recipe are loaded with a creamy artichoke parmesan mixture. They are so indulgent, no one at the party will be able to resist this vegetarian, low carb, gluten-free appetizer!
Get The Recipe
32. Baked Ricotta Recipe with Honey and Orange Zest
Easy Baked Ricotta recipe is a rich, creamy ricotta bake appetizer flavored with honey and orange zest. Ricotta cheese dip makes a quick, warm, and bubbly spread perfect for entertaining!
Get The Recipe
33. Spinach Balls with Hot Sweet Mustard Dipping Sauce
These spinach balls with spicy sweet mustard dipping sauce are guaranteed to go fast. Learn how to make this easy, parmesan, herbed appetizer recipe without having to use stuffing mix or breadcrumbs so they are naturally gluten free and spot-on retro delicious!
Get The Recipe
34. Creamy Baked Feta with Marinara
Savory baked feta recipe has hot and creamy feta cheese surrounded by marinara tomato sauce for fantastic, yet easy appetizer dip. If you want an effortless, quick appetizer recipe, it doesn't get any more simple or tasty than this!
Get The Recipe
35. Panera Butternut Squash Soup (World’s Best Recipe!)
If you go crazy for the butternut squash soup at Panera Bread every autumn, then make this copycat Panera squash soup at home! It's slightly sweetened with apples, coconut milk, and has a savory, caramelized flavor from roasted squash with a tinge of spice. Many tasters have deemed this world's best soup. See for yourself!
Get The Recipe
36. Apple Pecan Salad (Quick Maple Dijon Dressing)
Enjoy a fresh green salad with apples and pecans as a delicious way to welcome in fall. This easy salad recipe is quick to throw together, complete with a simple maple dijon vinaigrette dressing. Enjoy it as a side salad for soups or dinners, but with candied pecans, dried cranberries, and tangy blue cheese, it's impressive enough for guests. Be prepared to hand out the recipe!
Get The Recipe
37. Quick & Easy Pumpkin Sausage Soup
Easy Pumpkin Sausage Soup recipe makes a hearty, comforting meal all-in-one bowl. Creamy pumpkin soup, combined with robust sausage and kale, is made effortlessly using canned pumpkin for a quick dinner or lunch.
Get The Recipe
38. How to Make a Charcuterie Board
Learn how to make a charcuterie board and discover creative, easy ideas for putting together meats, cheeses, and all the touches to make it perfect!
Get The Recipe
Save these recipe ideas to your pinterest board!
Let’s be friends on Pinterest! I’m always sharing great recipes!
33 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes: Moist Gluten-Free Stuffing
Looking for what to serve for a gluten-free Thanksgiving dinner? These easy recipes, from gluten-free sides, stuffing, pies, gravy, rolls, desserts, and more, are guaranteed to be enjoyed by all. Here you learn which classic holiday dishes are naturally gluten-free, plus bonus allergy-friendly recipes to please all guests.
Ingredients
- 1 recipe gluten-free bread (2 pound loaf),, see recipe notes for using store-bought
- 9 ½ tablespoons butter,, divided
- 3 celery stalks,, diced
- 1 medium onion,, diced
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley,, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoon dried sage, (2 tablespoon fresh minced)
- ¾ teaspoon dried thyme, (1 tablespoon fresh minced)
- ¾ teaspoon dried marjoram, (1 tablespoon fresh minced)
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 large eggs
- 1 apple,, peeled and diced
- 3 cups gluten-free chicken broth
Instructions
- Begin by slicing the bread into 1/2-inch cubes and divide between two baking sheets. Let dry at room temperature for 24 hours. Alternatively, toast the bread cubes in a 225ºF oven for 30-40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Liberally grease a 9X13-inch dish with ½ tablespoon butter. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Melt 6 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the celery and onions. Cook and stir for 8-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft.
- Add the parsley, sage, thyme, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute longer and remove from heat.
- In a large bowl whisk the eggs. Add the dried bread, apple, butter herb mixture, and pour broth over everything. Gently stir to combine.
- Spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish. Melt remaining 3 tablespoons butter and drizzle over the top. Cover securely with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 20-25 minutes longer, or until the top starts to brown.
- DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?? DON'T FORGET TO LEAVE FEEDBACK AND RATE BELOW!
Notes
Gluten-free bread options
For absolute best texture and flavor, use a quality homemade recipe, like this highly-reviewed gluten-free bread. Store-bought breads may also be used in place of the homemade. My preferred brands are Canyon Bakehouse or Schar. You will need 2 loaves to equal the bread required for the recipe.Half recipe
For a smaller portion, use half the amount of bread, freezing the rest, or one loaf of store-bought brands. Cut the other ingredients in half and bake in an 8X8 baking dish.make-ahead and freezing
Assembled up to 24 hours ahead, cover, and refrigerate until ready to bake. However, the liquids will soak into the bread more and it will have a softer consistency. If you plan on preparing the stuffing ahead of time, I recommend throughly drying out the bread first. Let it sit out for 2-3 days or toast in a 225ºF oven for 30-40 minutes. The cubes should be hard, like the consistency of Pepperidge Farm or Stove Top stuffing mix. This allows their shape to hold up to the moisture absorbed overnight. To freeze stuffing, bake according to the recipe directions and cool completely. Wrap securely with plastic wrap, cover with foil and freeze up to 1 month. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before reheating and serving.reheating leftovers
If the dressing is frozen and thawed, remove the plastic wrap, recover with foil, and let stand for 30 minutes at room temperature. Bake in 325°F oven for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until it’s heated through. Use the microwave to reheat individual portions. I recommend heating at 50% power for 1-2 minutes before finishing at full power. Recipe adapted from America’s Test KitchenCalories: 120kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 66mg, Sodium: 615mg, Potassium: 95mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 542IU, Vitamin C: 4mg, Calcium: 26mg, Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Please leave a star rating and review below. It helps others when searching for recipes and I LOVE feedback!
This post contains affiliate links. My opinions are always my own. If you purchase a product through an affiliate link, I make a small commission – at no cost to you. Read full disclosure policy here.
Great stuffing. I added more seasoning. Family didn’t know it was gluten free
Always love hearing that! Best compliment!
Best,
Melissa