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Gluten Free Maitake Mushroom, Pear, and Cranberry Stuffing

Published: Nov 16, 2018 · Modified: Nov 16, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 14 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Don't let being gluten free get you down. This easy gluten free cranberry stuffing is full of delicious sweet pears, tart cranberries, and mushrooms. It tastes absolutely delicious and your family will love every bite!

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We are getting closer to Thanksgiving and many who are gluten free think they have to pass on the stuffing. This is so far from the truth. So this year, don't pass on the stuffing!

Why this stuffing is great:

This is what I call the cleanup recipe. I get to clean out my freezer looking for all of the bags of ends. Not only do I get to gain more freezer space, but the family ends up with a delicious homemade gluten free cranberry stuffing recipe they all love! This recipe is easy to make ahead, or the same day.

My kids leave lots of gluten free bread bags in the freezer with just the ends left. I go in once every couple of weeks and consolidate the bags, keeping a large bag filled with "ends" to be used someday.

You can also use up those ends making this Classic Gluten Free Bread Pudding recipe.

Ingredient notes:

  • Gluten free bread - you can use any brand, but try to avoid flavored bread like raisin.
  • Fresh cranberries - this is definitely a recipe where you need to use fresh cranberries.
  • Maitake mushrooms or shiitake mushrooms - you can use cremini if you can't find either of these varieties.
  • Pears - you can also use apples
  • Chicken broth - I like to use low sodium chicken broth, but you can use this or regular.

If your family loves pears as much as mine, they might like these Paleo Pear and Cinnamon Muffins.

Are you ready to see how easy this Gluten Free Cranberry Stuffing recipe is to make?

Recipe step by step directions:

cranberry stuffing steps 1 and 2

Step 1: The first step is to take your favorite gluten free bread and place it on a cutting board.

Step 2: Cut it into cubes. You can make the cubes of gluten free bread any size you like!

You can also use my DIY gluten free stuffing cubes to make this stuffing!

cranberry stuffing steps 3 and 4 photos

Step 3: In a pan, cook the pears, cranberries, and mushrooms on medium heat for 8-10 minutes.

Step 4: Add the cooked vegetables and other stuffing ingredients to the gluten free stuffing cubes. Mix well to coat all of the bread cubes and bake for 20-25 minutes.

a big silver serving dish filled with stuffing

Expert tips and recipe FAQ:

What gluten free bread is best to make stuffing?

There are so many brands of gluten free loaves of bread that work well for stuffing recipes. I would advise choosing breads that your family likes. I love using bread with seeds to give my stuffing extra texture.

How do you make this ahead?

You can cut up your bread cubes the day before and store them in an air-tight container. Cook the mushrooms and pears and store in a separate container. Mix the two and add the chicken broth when you are ready to bake it.

How long will this stuffing keep?

This stuffing will keep up to 4 days in the refrigerator.

Can you freeze this stuffing?

You can freeze this stuffing. To thaw, you will need to reheat in the oven at 300º F.

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cranberry stuffing in a silver serving bowl

Gluten Free Cranberry Stuffing

Sandi Gaertner
A quick and easy gluten free cranberry maitake mushroom stuffing recipe that is perfect or Thanksgiving
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Course Gluten Free Side Dish Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people
Calories 846 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups gluten free bread cubes *see notes
  • ⅓ cup onion diced
  • ½ cup fresh cranberries washed
  • ⅓ cup pear chopped
  • ½ cup maitake mushroom *see notes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 tablespoons light oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350º F.
  • Take your gluten free bread and put it on a cutting board. Use a bread knife to slice the bread into cubes. Set aside in a large bowl.
  • In a skillet, add the oil and garlic. Cook 2 minutes and add the onion, maitake mushrooms, cranberries, and pears. Cook until the pears are softened and the mushrooms are cooked.
  • Pour the mushroom pear mixture into the bread cubes. Add the salt and pepper and toss. Pour the broth in and mix well.
  • Put the stuffing into a 9x13 pan and bake 20 minutes until the bread cubes slighly crisp.

Notes

  1. You can use any gluten free bread brand but I recommend using a non-flavored loaf...don't use raisin.
  2. If you can't find maitake mushrooms, feel free to use shiitake or cremini.
  3. I recommend low sodium chicken broth or bone broth.

SPECIAL NOTE

Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn't test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 846kcalCarbohydrates: 132gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 1318mgPotassium: 92mgFiber: 7gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 639IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 324mgIron: 1mg
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Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.

More stuffing ideas:

  • Leftover Stuffing Stuffed Butternut Squash
  • Traditional Gluten Free Stuffing with Fresh Herbs
  • Easy Gluten Free Dressing Recipe
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(*This recipe was updated from my original post dated November 14,2014.)

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  1. Cindy

    November 18, 2018 at 12:03 pm

    Just checking... 3 cups egg whites?

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 18, 2018 at 12:36 pm

      Oh my goodness, the recipe card must have auto-filled cups. Thank you. It is just 3 egg whites. Changing it now. Have a great holiday 🙂

      Reply
  2. Susan

    November 14, 2016 at 9:40 am

    I'd love to be enter into the drawing for a chance at the Zemas mixes. Last night I made your almond joy brownies. They were great. Thank you for the recipes. You take the guess work out of gluten free cooking.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 14, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      Hi Susan, You are so sweet. I am so glad you liked the Almond Joy brownies 🙂 Have a great day and I have you entered in the drawing.

      Reply
  3. Jenni

    November 08, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    This stuffing looks amazing! Love all the different ingredients you added!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 09, 2016 at 3:15 pm

      Thank you so much Jenni 🙂

      Reply
  4. Monica

    November 08, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Yummy. This recipe looks incredible... I love your blog, I'll be following along now! 🙂

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  5. Jamie @ Coffee With Us 3

    November 08, 2014 at 10:07 pm

    I love the idea of adding pear to stuffing! I bet this is absolutely delicious-- pinning!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 08, 2014 at 10:49 pm

      Thanks Jamie 🙂

      Reply
  6. Laura @ PetiteAllergyTreats

    November 07, 2014 at 7:05 pm

    This is absolute genius! I love how creative you've gotten with traditional stuffing! And such a great money saver with using the leftover ends. I'll be pinning this and sharing since my readers have been asking for a gluten free stuffing for Thanksgiving.

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 08, 2014 at 7:51 pm

      Thank you Laura, I appreciate your pinning this recipe 🙂

      Reply
  7. Aimee

    November 07, 2014 at 9:05 am

    This looks absolutely amazing! Yum 🙂

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  8. Christina Heggins

    November 07, 2014 at 7:12 am

    I'm working on a grain free stuffing for the holidays but time is running out, lol. This looks amazing, I would've never thought to use mint but I bet it's delish!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      November 07, 2014 at 7:17 am

      Wow Christina, I am in awe of you. What are you using for a grain free stuffing? I suspect that will be wildly popular with the paleo crowd.

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