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[Chopsmom]

This is my first attempt at homemade stuffing because I have to have gluten free.

I've scoured the internet, but they all say to bake it.  I'm only making a small amount because it's just for me.  Does it have to be baked?  There's nothing in the recipe that has to come to a certain temp for food safety.

I don't want any of it crunchy.

Thanks for any advice you can give me. 

[KingstonsMom]

I would just bake it in a covered dish, that would keep it from being 'crunchy'.

Or if you have a pet, inside or outside, that you feed, cut off the crunchy part for them to enjoy the flavor.

BUT, remember that dogs can't have onions! HTH!

[Big Joanie]

This is what I did for my daughter in law who is gluten free ...

I took gluten free bread and toasted it in the toaster .. broke it

up .. then added celery and onion .. poultry seasoning and

a small amount .. just to moisten ... of melted butter .. which

is our standard recipe ... It came out great ... good luck ....

[Harpa]

@Chopsmom  No, it does not have to be baked. (If you ever got Stove Top.)

Doesn't even have to be on the stove at all. You got your gluten-free bread + seasonings, plus maybe heated liquid, maybe some melted butter -- all can be mixed together in a bowl.

[Imaoldhippie]

@Chopsmom ..............My opinion is to get good stuffing it needs to be baked.  It should not be dry and crunchy if you have enough liquid in it and dont bake it to long.  You can make a small batch in a baking dish with a lid.  It only has to be bake until hot or good and warm.

[Chopsmom]

@Big Joanie 

This is exactly what I was going to do.  

Glad to hear it worked for you.  I feel better about it.  

Gluten free ingredients are so expensive, I'd hate to wreck it.

Thank you!

[Chopsmom]

@Harpa 

Stove Top is the only kind I've ever made.  If I had the notion,  I'd sautee extra onions and celery, but it was great on its own.

Thanks for your help.

[Chopsmom]

@Imaoldhippie 

Thanks!

One recipe I saw said to add egg whites.  Does something for the gluten free bread.  I would bake that one.  

Do you leave the lid on the entire time?  I would imagine it would stay moist because it would steam.

[Imaoldhippie]

@Chopsmom .................If it were me I would put it in a pan with foil on top.  That way it will not get soggy, and check it near the done time and if it is too moist leave the foil off for the last few minutes.  When I did my regular stuffing I kept the foil on until about the last 5 min or so.  It just got a little crisp on the top and sides and still moist.

Good luck, I think this will be a try it and see what happens for you since this is your first time.

[Chopsmom]

@Imaoldhippie 

Thank you!

This whole gluten free thing has been hit and miss, and like i said upthread, incredibly expensive.  A small loaf of bread is close to $9.00.  

Thanks again for your help.