5-6cupsGF breadcut into 1/2" cubes (or pre-made GF croutons)
2Tbspolive oil
3cupscelerychopped
2cupsonionschopped
2tspsalt
1tspcelery seed
2tspcilantro
2tspthyme
2tspsage
1tsppepper
2cupsGF chicken broth
4GF sausagescasings removed, cooked & crumbled
Instructions
Prepare bread as follows: place cubes on a baking sheet and bake at 200°F for 2-3 hours, or until crispy.
In a large fry pan, sauté celery and onions in oil over medium heat until soft. Add spices and seasonings.
Pour in chicken broth and simmer over low heat for 15-20 minutes. Add more broth if needed.
In a large bowl, add bread cubes, sausage and vegetable mixture. Mix gently with hands,adding more broth if needed (just until bread is slightly moist).
For stuffing turkey: don’t over stuff the turkey cavity, since the stuffing will expand as it bakes, so pack it loosely. Use an instant read thermometer in the center of the stuffing to check for doneness (165F).
For dressing, place inside a covered, buttered casserole dish and bake it at 350F for about 1 hour (drizzle over some melted butter or pan drippings half way through if you wish).
Notes
If you want to cook the stuffing inside a turkey, add only 1 cup of broth