Don’t let a little thing like gluten get in the way of throwing a great Thanksgiving fete. Nowadays there are a ton of alternatives out there to ensure that traditional eats (including stuffing) can be enjoyed by all. Packed with awesome ideas for everything from appetizers to desserts, this collection of 25 gluten-free recipes is your guide to making a grand gluten-free feast. No one gets stuck eating just plain ol’ turkey and steamed veggies on our watch — enjoy!
Make Ahead Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Mashed potato ingredients are naturally gluten-free and these elevate them with sweet roasted garlic, fresh herbs, and salted butter for a perfectly smooth, creamy, so delicious dish. (via Half Baked Harvest)
Cranberry Orange Sauce
Cranberry sauce is also naturally gluten-free. Opt for this homemade version that takes only 15 minutes to make and only needs 3 ingredients! You can make it 3-7 days in advance too. (via Feel Good Foodie)
Braised Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Artichokes, and Olives
Here's another 15-minute dish that's a unique twist on your roasted Brussel sprouts with bold briny flavors. (via A Spicy Perspective)
Perfect Roast Turkey
Whether you're cooking your first or fifteenth Turkey, this recipe is easy to follow and delicious. (via Culinary Hill)
Spicy Pumpkin Soup
Make a show-stopping soup in sweet little pumpkin bowls. This recipe is made with roasted pumpkin puree, Indian-inspired curry flavors, and coconut cream -- yum! (via Barley & Sage)
Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Bread
This easy one bowl loaf will delight guests morning and night! (via Rachel Mansfield)
Sweet Potato Avocado Bites
Infuse your appetizer spread with a dazzling array of colors and flavors with these oh-so-vibrant bites. (via Blissful Basil)
Winter Root Veggie Fritters
Shred whatever winter roots look good at the market — potatoes, rutabaga, carrots, the sky’s soil’s the limit — and fry up a batch of these bad boys, STAT. Curious about the blushing accompaniment pictured? It’s a Sriracha mayo. We like where this is headed… (via Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes)
Udi's Fennel and Chicken Sausage Stuffing
Simply blitz a few slices of your favorite g-free sandwich bread into bread crumbs for these delectable herb and cheese mushroom caps. You’ll be stuffing yourself silly with ’em in no time. (via Udi’s Gluten-Free)
Gluten-Free Yogurt Biscuits
Now everyone can have biscuits, thanks to the star ingredient: yogurt! (via Olive You Whole)
Za’atar Bagel Chips With White Bean Dip
Olive oil and basil-oregano-thyme-seasoned bagel chips are a natural accompaniment for white bean dip. Looking for a more lively dunk? Give a batch of out-of-the-ordinary hummus a go. (via May I Have That Recipe?)
Cornbread Stuffing With Chestnuts, Leeks and Chanterelles
This gorgeous stuffing is brimming with cubes of homemade skillet cornbread and seasonal produce. Trust that it’s just terrific served alongside turkey. (via The Bojon Gourmet)
Gluten-Free Rum Balls
These no-bake rum balls are easy to make and perfect for the holidays. (via Salt & Lavender)
Creamed Leeks
Sweet leeks barely need any doctoring to make them into a side folks will swoon over. A braise in white wine followed by a splash of heavy cream never hurt anything either. (via Martha Stewart)
Honey-Baked Parisian Carrots With Orange and Thyme
Honey-glazed carrots can sometimes be a bit too sweet for our liking, but a touch of citrus and woody thyme ensures that the flavors remain well-balanced. (via The Clever Carrot)
Kabocha Squash Stuffing
What a terrific twofer. Squash and stuffing baked together in the same pan. Talk about a great way to conserve precious oven space. (via Food52)
Herbed Wild Rice and Quinoa Stuffing (Vegan)
This is a fantastic, naturally gluten-free stuffing to serve as part of your feast. A nice bonus: It covers a multitude of dietary restrictions and packs in a ton of whole-grain action, all without sacrificing flavor. (via Kitchen Treaty)
Turkey Roulade With Sage Stuffing
Meat lovers, this sausage-stuffed, pancetta-wrapped turkey breast is for you. Think of it as a gourmet turducken. (via Taste)
Turkey Shepherd’s Pie (Dairy-Free)
Want to pack your entire Thanksgiving meal into a single casserole dish? Shepherd’s pie is a great way to go. (via The Pretty Bee)
Fall Harvest Chicken Pot Pie
These are not your ordinary pot pies from the freezer section. Nope. Everything from the chicken broth to crust is made from scratch. (via Wifemamafoodie)
Paleo Thanksgiving for Two
You’ll definitely get your fill of turkey here — a whole pound is used in this paleo-friendly dinner for two. Bring on the tryptophan! (via The Primal Desire)
A Lighter Pumpkin Cake
A slice of subtly-spiced, lighter-than-air cake is the perfect way to end a heavy Thanksgiving feast. (via Food52)
Pumpkin Pie Bars (Vegan)
It’s almost impossible to limit yourself to just one of these oatmeal cookie and pumpkin cheesecake squares. (via Ambitious Kitchen)
Chocolate Mousse Brownie Stack
Pumpkin-and-spice-d out? Enjoy a slice of this mousse-topped brownie. It’s light and rich, fluffy and fudgy all at the same time. (via The Krooked Spoon)
Apple Tart With Almond Topping
Make this tart in place of the usual double-crust apple pie or tricky tarte tatin. Featuring caramelized apples and a crisp almond topping baked inside your favorite pastry, it’s certain to be a crowd-pleaser. (via The New York Times)
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This article has been updated from a 2014 post.
Heather Sage
Heather Sage is a gluten-free recipe developer and freelance writer living in Orlando by way of the Silicon Valley. When she isn’t playing around with alternative flours in the kitchen, she can be found tackling DIY projects around the house or exploring her neighborhood. Check out her gluten-free recipe blog, A Sage Amalgam.
