Description

This Paleo Stuffing recipe is a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional Thanksgiving stuffing. Using paleo-friendly bread cubes toasted to perfection and infused with aromatic herbs and a vegetable or chicken stock base, this dish combines fresh vegetables like celery, carrot, and onion for a flavorful and hearty side. It’s perfect for those following a paleo diet or anyone looking for a wholesome, gluten-free stuffing option.

Ingredients

Scale

Bread Cubes

2 1/2 cups paleo dried bread cubes (from paleo loaf bread)
Olive oil (for drizzling)

Stuffing Mix

2 cups vegetable stock or chicken stock
2 celery stalks, diced
1 carrot, diced
1 onion, diced
5 tbsp butter (or ghee or coconut oil)
1/2 tsp chopped thyme leaves
1/3 tsp sea salt
1/8 tsp ground sage
Pinch of pepper

Instructions

Prepare Paleo Bread Cubes: Slice a paleo loaf bread into small cubes until you have 2 1/2 cups. Place the cubes on a baking sheet, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and bake at 250°F (120°C) for 30 minutes to 1 hour until toasted and dry.
Heat Herb Stock Mixture: In a saucepan or pot, combine butter (or your chosen substitute), vegetable or chicken stock, chopped thyme leaves, ground sage, sea salt, and pepper. Heat gently to a low boil for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat to infuse flavors.
Combine Vegetables and Bread Cubes: Dice the onion, celery stalks, and carrot. Place these diced vegetables into a large pot with the toasted bread cubes.
Mix in Heated Liquid: Slowly pour the warm butter-herb stock mixture over the bread cubes and vegetables, stirring gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
Let Stuffing Rest: Cover the pot containing the stuffing and allow it to sit undisturbed for 15 minutes. This resting period lets the bread absorb the flavorful liquid, bringing the stuffing together.

Notes

You can use either vegetable or chicken stock depending on your dietary preference.
Butter can be substituted with ghee or coconut oil for a dairy-free version.
For extra crispiness, toast the bread cubes longer but watch carefully to prevent burning.
This stuffing works well as a side dish or as a filling for poultry.
Make sure to dice the vegetables evenly to ensure balanced texture and flavor throughout.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Paleo stuffing, Thanksgiving side dish, gluten free stuffing, paleo bread cubes, healthy stuffing recipe