Stuffing inspires the holiday spirit, even if you’re not making stovetop stuffing on a holiday. It’s an easy crowd pleaser and a filling side-dish, and there are many different brands of stovetop stuffing that are gluten-free.
Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing is not gluten-free. Though the term “corn bread” is in the name of this stove top stuffing, the first thing on the ingredient list is enriched wheat flour. It also contains malted barley flour. The best gluten-free and healthier alternatives include Thrive Market Grain-Free Stuffing Mix and Mrs. Crumble’s Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix.
In this article, we’ll investigate the ingredients of Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing and will explore some gluten-free alternatives to the stove top stuffing mix. We’ve also got a quick, gluten-free stuffing recipe for those of you who want to make stuffing from scratch.
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Gluten-Free Stuffing
I remember a time when stuffing was off-limits for the gluten-free folks. Those of us who shared this diet would sit together at the big dinner table so we could protect our gluten-free cranberry sauce or gluten-free brown gravy. The stuffing would go around the table and bypass us, along with most of the desserts.
Then came the days when companies started creating gluten-free products! On the shelves, you can now find all sorts of things, like gluten-free Oreo’s and gluten-free frozen pizzas. The gluten-free label is on lots of things now, even things like champagne!
Stuffing was back on the list of gluten-free foods, and still is – if it’s made with the right ingredients.
You can make your own stuffing, using gluten-free breadcrumbs and you can buy a wide variety of different styles of gluten-free stovetop stuffing, if you don’t want to make it from scratch.
What is Malted Barley Flour?
Malted barley flour is made by sprouting barley grain and then grinding it into a powder. It is not gluten-free. Another term for it is barley malt powder. You’ll find barley malt powder in many foods as a flavor and texture enhancer in many different products. Steak sauce is one of them. You’ll also find it in baked goods to help crust browning, drinks and ice cream, syrups and milkshakes. You can use substitutions for barley malt like coconut milk powder, maca powder and almond milk powder.
Why Is Wheat Flour In Corn Bread Stuffing?
It’s all about consistency. When corn bread is made out of pure corn meal, it is flaky and crumbly – a difficult base for chunky, fluffy stuffing. If you combine corn meal with enriched wheat flour, you’ll still get the sweetness that comes from the corn meal, but you’ll get a stuffing that is much lighter and has a much smoother texture than if you were to make it using just pure corn meal.
Is Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing Healthy?
Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing is high in carbs and is mostly bread. In moderation, it can be added to a healthy diet. If you make your own gluten-free stuffing, you could ensure the stuffing you eat is lower in salt and could increase the nutritional value by using healthy breadcrumbs.
Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing
Ingredients:
- Enriched Wheat Flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
- Corn Meal
- Sugar
- Vegetable Oils
- Salt
- Yeast
- Onion Powder
- Calcium Propionate for Freshness
- Spices
- Celery
- Paprika
- Malted Barley Flour
- Rosemary Extract
- Ascorbic Acid
- Soy Lecithin
Nutrition Facts (per ½ Cup / 29 g. serving):
- Calories – 110
- Total Carbohydrates – 22 g
- Total Fat – 1 g / 1 %
- Sodium – 320 mg / 14%
- Sugars – 1 g
- Protein – 3 g
Pepperidge Farm Herb Seasoned Cubed Stuffing
Ingredients:
- Enriched Wheat Flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
- Corn Meal
- Sugar
- Vegetable Oils
- Salt
- Yeast
- Onion Powder
- Calcium Propionate for Freshness
- Spices
- Celery
- Malted Barley Flour
- Rosemary Extract
- Ascorbic Acid
- Soy Lecithin
Nutrition Facts (per ½ Cup / 29 g. serving):
- Calories – 90
- Total Carbohydrates – 18 g
- Total Fat – 1 g / 1 %
- Sodium – 360 mg / 16%
- Sugars – 2 g
- Protein – 3 g
Pepperidge Farm Sage & Onion Cubed Stuffing
Ingredients:
- Enriched Wheat Flour (flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine, mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid)
- Corn Meal
- Sugar
- Vegetable Oils
- Salt
- Yeast
- Onion Powder
- Calcium Propionate for Freshness
- Spices
- Celery
- Paprika
- Malted Barley Flour
- Rosemary Extract
- Ascorbic Acid
- Soy Lecithin
Nutrition Facts (per ½ Cup / 29 g. serving):
- Calories – 90
- Total Carbohydrates – 18 g
- Total Fat – 0.5 g / 1 %
- Sodium – 360 mg / 16%
- Sugars – 2 g
- Protein – 3 g
Healthy & Gluten-Free Alternatives
Olivia’s Rosemary and Sage Stuffing
This chunky, ready-to mix stuffing is certified gluten-free and is preservative-free as well. Olivia’s gluten-free boxed stuffing is made in a dedicated gluten-free kitchen.
Ingredients:
- Gluten-free Bread (millet, sorghum, brown rice and white rice flours, egg white, arrowroot, potato and tapioca starch, cider vinegar, canola oil, sea salt, honey, yeast, xanthan gum)
- Canola Oil
- Granulated Onion and Garlic
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Thyme
- Celery Seed
- Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
Nutrition Facts (per ½ Cup / 29 g. serving):
- Calories – 110
- Total Carbohydrates – 17 g
- Total Fat – 4.5 g / 6 %
- Sodium – 190 mg / 9%
- Sugars – 1 g
- Protein – 1 g
Thrive Market Grain-Free Stuffing Mix
This light stuffing mix is certified gluten-free and comes with a four-step, easy baking recipe.
Ingredients:
- Tigernut Flour
- Arrowroot Powder
- Cassava Flour
- Tapioca Starch
- Tapioca Syrup
- Spices
- Sea Salt
- Yeast
- Sunflower Oil
- Leavening (cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate)
- Xanthan Gum
Nutrition Facts (per 1/3 cup / 39 g. serving):
- Calories – 160
- Total Carbohydrates – 30 g
- Total Fat – 4 g / 5 %
- Sodium – 400 mg / 17%
- Sugars – 5 g
- Protein – 1 g
Three Bakers Gluten Free Herb Seasoned Whole Grain Cubed Stuffing Mix
This stuffing mix is certified gluten-free and makes a chunky, hearty stuffing.
Ingredients:
- Water
- Brown Rice Flour
- Tapioca Starch
- Corn Starch
- Egg Whites
- Corn Dextrin
- Sugar
- Canola Oil
- Potato Flour
- Honey
- Baking Powder
- Yeast
- Rice Bran
- Xanthan Gum
- Salt
- Vinegar
- Enzymes
- Dried Chicken Stock
- Sage
- Celery Seed
- Dehydrated Onion
- Marjoram
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Nutmeg
- Parsley Flakes
- Ginger Powder
Nutrition Facts (per ½ Cup / 29 g. serving):
- Calories – 130
- Total Carbohydrates – 27 g
- Total Fat – 1 g / 1 %
- Sodium – 210 mg / 9%
- Sugars – 3 g
- Protein – 2 g
Aleia’s Gluten-Free Plain Stuffing
This plain stuffing is certified gluten-free and dairy-free but does contain eggs.
Ingredients:
- Brown Rice Flour
- White Rice Flour
- Potato Starch
- Tapioca Flour
- Brown Sugar
- Canola Oil
- Eggs
- Potato Flour
- Yeast
- Guar Gum
- Salt
Nutrition Facts (per ½ oz / 14 g. serving):
- Calories – 60
- Total Carbohydrates – 11 g
- Total Fat – 1 g / 1 %
- Sodium – 55 mg / 2%
- Sugars – 1 g
- Protein – < 1 g
Aleia’s Savory Stuffing Mix
This is Aleia’s more flavorful stuffing mix. It is certified gluten-free, but does contain milk and eggs.
Ingredients:
- Rice Flour
- Brown Rice Flour
- Tapioca Flour
- Potato Starch
- Egg Whites
- Non-Fat Milk Powder
- Brown Sugar
- Canola Oil
- Eggs
- Potato Flour
- Yeast
- Salt
- Guar Gum
- Herbs and Spices
Nutrition Facts (per ½ oz / 14 g. serving):
- Calories – 60
- Total Carbohydrates – 11 g
- Total Fat – 1 g / 1 %
- Sodium – 55 mg / 2%
- Sugars – 1 g
- Protein – < 1 g
Mrs. Crumble’s Sage & Onion Stuffing Mix
This stuffing mix is certified gluten-free and vegetarian. It makes a less chunky stuffing that can be made into balls, or be used to stuff a turkey.
Ingredients:
- Breadcrumbs (rice flour, chickpea flour, maize starch, salt, dextrose)
- Onion Pieces
- Sage
- Salt
- Parsley
Nutrition Facts (100 g. of made-up stuffing balls per serving):
- Calories – 243
- Total Carbohydrates – 25 g
- Total Fat – 3.6 g / 5 %
- Sodium – 3.6 mg / 2%
- Sugars – 1 g
- Protein – 1 g
Make Your Own Gluten-Free Stuffing
Use day-old gluten-free bread for this recipe and toast it before you start making the stuffing to get a texture that isn’t mushy.
Servings: 8-10
Ingredients:
- 1 loaf of gluten-free bread, cubed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 stalks of celery, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Sage, ground pepper and salt to taste
- 1 ½ cups chicken stock
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free soy sauce, optional
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven to 300F.
- Put your cubed bread on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper and then toss to evenly coat.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until bread is dry and toasted. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Sautee over medium heat in a skillet the onion and celery with the butter. Add sage, thyme, garlic and gluten-free soy sauce. Cook until onion is soft. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat the chicken stock until simmering and slowly whisk together the hot chicken stock with the eggs in a bowl.
- Combine bread cubes, sautéed onion mixture and your stock and egg mixture into a large bowl.
- Put into a greased 9×13 baking dish and cover.
- Bake, covered for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10-15 more minutes until the top of your stuffing is toasted.
- Cool and eat!
Nutrition Facts (per ½ cup serving):
- Calories – 262
- Total Carbohydrates – 26 g.
- Total Fat – 14 g / 1 %
- Sodium – 354 mg / 13%
- Sugars – 4 g
- Protein – 5 g
Tips:
- Add an egg or two for a fluffier stuffing.
- Use dairy-free butter alternatives to make the stuffing both gluten-free and vegan.
Related Questions
Is Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing vegan?
Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing does not contain any animal ingredients in its form as a mix. Ensure that the stuffing you make is vegan by using vegan friendly, non-dairy milk, butter and other ingredients.
How do you serve Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing?
Pepperidge Farm’s Corn Bread Stuffing can be used to stuff a traditional Thanksgiving turkey or as a side dish to a holiday feast, it can be made into little balls for appetizers or used as a topping to spice up most other kinds of meat dishes.
Are there allergens in Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing?
Pepperidge Farm Corn Bread Classic Stuffing contains gluten in the form of enriched wheat flour and malted barley flour. It also contains soy lecithin.