Being gluten free at the holidays can be a real challenge. When spending time with family revolves around food, sometimes it might feel like there is nothing safe to eat. So I've rounded up some of my favorite gluten free Thanksgiving recipes that will be perfect on your holiday table and have everyone coming back for second helpings!
Tips for making Thanksgiving gluten free
- Watch out for hidden gluten - Check your ingredients to ensure they are gluten free. Some items which may seem like no-brainers can have hidden gluten either from additives or from the manufacturing process. Some of the ingredients you should watch for are store bought broths, soy sauce, canned vegetables (like beans & tomatoes), bacon, and rotisserie chickens.
- Thicken it - Gluten free flour blends work great for making gravy. Don't try to use something like almond flour, which has no starch. If you don't keep gluten free flour on hand, starches work just as well. Cornstarch, tapioca starch and arrowroot powder are all suitable gluten free thickeners.
- Easy swaps - If your favorite family recipe uses ¼ cup or less of all purpose flour, you can swap out a 1-to-1 gluten free flour with no trouble. Do not use almond flour as a swap. Likewise, you can use canned gluten free cream of chicken or cream of mushroom soup, gluten free fried onions, gluten free breadcrumbs, etc.
- Don't be shy - Serve yourself first and if you want leftovers, package those before everyone has gotten their servings. As careful as people may be, there will still be accidents with utensils touching gluten foods, crumbs falling off plates, etc.
- Ask questions - If you're going to eat food prepared by others, then ask lots of questions about ingredients and how things are made. Realize that eating food prepared in someone else's home is always a risk.
Gluten Free Thanksgiving Recipes
The list below has a list of traditional Thanksgiving dishes plus some new recipes to try. Hopefully you'll find a few that your family loves!
Gluten Free Dinner Rolls
This easy gluten free dinner roll recipe is made with a store bought flour blend. They are soft, squishy yeast rolls that are both gluten free and dairy free.
Creamy Gluten Free Mashed Potatoes
These creamy gluten free mashed potatoes are perfect for a weeknight meal or holiday gathering. Since they're made with vegan substitutes, they are also dairy free!
Classic Gluten Free Stuffing
This dairy free & gluten free stuffing will be the perfect addition to your holiday table. With onions, celery and lots of herbs - this gluten free stuffing tastes just like Grandma makes!
Gluten Free Gravy
Game-changing and incredibly tasty, this Gluten Free Gravy is perfect for any Roast Chicken or Slow Cooker Pot Roast! This gluten free version of gravy is so good, no one ever knows it's gluten free. This classic recipe is great for everything from Sunday dinners, to your next Thanksgiving feast.
Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecan Topping
This sweet potato casserole with pecan topping with a classic holiday side dish. It's a perfect balance of sweet and crunchy made with gluten free & dairy free ingredients.
Maple Cranberry Sauce
Maple Cranberry Sauce is made with maple syrup instead of white sugar for even more fall flavor!
Gluten Free Hashbrown Casserole
A crowd favorite for potlucks and parties, gluten-free hashbrown casserole is cheesy and delicious! This easy hashbrown casserole recipe is made without canned soup!
Gluten Free Green Bean Casserole
Make your Thanksgiving table better than ever this year with crisp-tender green beans, cream of mushroom soup and homemade crispy onions!
Gluten Free & Dairy Free Scalloped Potatoes
The classic side dish recipe gets an upgrade in these gluten free scalloped potatoes. You're going to love these tender, creamy potatoes made with simple ingredients.
Gluten Free Pecan Pie
This gluten free & dairy free pecan pie is so beautiful people will think you picked it up at a bakery.
Gluten Free Corn Muffins (Jiffy Copycat)
This copycat Jiffy corn muffin recipe is made gluten free and dairy free. It can be prepared as muffins or used in place of Jiffy muffin mix in your favorite recipe!
Garlic Parmesan Acorn Squash
Round out a fall or winter meal with tender slices of this Garlic Parmesan Roasted Acorn Squash. This simple baked acorn squash recipe with parmesan, garlic and fresh herbs creates a delicious savory side dish.
Gluten Free Cornbread Stuffing with Sausage
This gluten free cornbread stuffing is the perfect savory side dish for your holiday table. With chunks of sausage, herbs and lots of delicious gluten free cornbread - this will be a new family favorite recipe!
Best Gluten Free Vegan Pie Crust
Indulge in delicious homemade pies with this gluten-free vegan pie crust. Made with wholesome, plant-based ingredients, this crust is perfect for those with dietary restrictions.
Southern Green Beans and Potatoes
Enjoy the blend of tender green beans, savory bacon, and perfectly cooked potatoes, all brought together with a medley of aromatic spices. This gluten-free side dish offers a flavorful journey that's both comforting and satisfying, making it a must-try addition to your next meal.
Roasted Asparagus
While I love to make grilled asparagus in the summer, roasting it in the fall and colder months is the way to go!
Gluten Free Dairy Free Cornbread
This deliciously soft and moist gluten free cornbread makes a great side for soups and chili and it's perfect for Thanksgiving dinner.
Butternut Squash with Apples & Cranberries
In this fall dish, we have butternut squash roasted with tart, fresh cranberries and sweet apples. It adds is a pop of color and flavor to any spread of food this holiday season!
Cranberry Orange Relish
Cranberry orange relish is a fresh side dish that goes perfectly with chicken or turkey. This easy, 3-ingredient side dish takes just 5 minutes to make!
Easy Gluten Free Corn Casserole
This side dish is a staple on our table year round, but is especially popular for the holidays.
Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar
This Roasted Butternut Squash with Brown Sugar is the perfect fall side dish that captures the essence of the season in each flavorful bite. With its delightful blend of sweet and savory notes, this recipe brings the warmth and comfort of autumn to your dinner table.
Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes (Vegan)
Elevate your side dish game with this mouthwatering Instant Pot Mashed Sweet Potatoes recipe. Creamy, dreamy, and entirely vegan, this dish is a flavor-packed delight.
Butternut Squash and Apple Soup
This delicious Fall soup pairs roasted butternut squash, savory bacon, apples and a hint of maple syrup for the perfect cozy dinner recipe.
Miso Glazed Carrots
These Miso Glazed Carrots will liven up any meal with the tastiest flavor-packed combination. They come out of the oven perfectly roasted with a caramelized glaze that is zesty, subtly sweet, and filled with umami flavor!
Corn Maque Choux
Corn maque choux is a Louisiana Cajun dish of fresh corn and tomatoes. Maque choux is a simple vegetable medley that's easy to riff on with anything you have on hand. Make this tasty sauteed corn recipe for your family and watch it disappear.
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad
Butternut Squash Quinoa Salad is a delightful dish that combines the earthy sweetness of roasted butternut squash with the wholesome goodness of quinoa, and the tart burst of cranberries.
Roasted Butternut Squash Mash
Whip up a bowl of comfort with our Roasted Butternut Squash Mash - an easy fall vegan recipe that's as cozy as your favorite sweater! Creamy, dreamy, and packed with autumn vibes. Your taste buds will thank you!
Garlic & Rosemary Potatoes
Make these Simple Garlic and Rosemary Potatoes for a flavorful and satisfying side. Crispy roasted potatoes with rosemary and garlic are tender and fluffy on the inside!
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Packed with Fall flavors, this dish will impress family and guests during the holiday season and beyond! Serve as a main course or as a hearty side for a holiday spread.
Roasted Brussel Sprouts & Carrots
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Carrots is a super tasty side dish that is ideal for the holidays, winter family dinners and in fact, it compliments any meal.
Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes
These simple air fryer hasselback potatoes are incredibly buttery and tender on the inside, and the skins are cooked to crispy perfection.
Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes
Creamy Baked Mashed Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any meal. It's both weeknight-friendly and holiday-worthy. It can be prepared a day ahead.
Creamy Carrot & Parsnip Soup
Ultra Creamy Carrot and Parsnip Soup combines hearty roasted root vegetables, protein-rich cannellini beans, and nourishing vegetable broth, flavored with a hint of spicy harissa paste and zesty lime juice. This comforting vegan-friendly soup will warm your heart guaranteed!
Garlic Green Beans with Cranberries
Celebrate the holiday season with a sweet and savory side dish! These garlic green beans with cranberries are crisp, fresh, and fantastically flavorful. And you only need 15 minutes!
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad
This Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is made with delicious shredded Brussels sprouts, chopped kale, grated carrot, pomegranate arils, candied pecans, and creamy avocado, tossed together in a light lemon shallot vinaigrette. So easy to make, it's my favorite salad to enjoy for a healthy dinner, light lunch, or holiday side dish.
Cranberry Almond Slaw
This healthy recipe is easy to make, light, and refreshing. This Thanksgiving slaw is the perfect Thanksgiving side dish to complement the typically rich and heavy sides! It's a great make-ahead recipe!
Roasted Beet & Kale Salad
Spice up life with this delicious Roasted Beet and Kale Salad with lentils and leeks! This nutrient-packed salad has tasty ingredients and textures that make this salad an instant favorite.
Bacon & Black Eye Pea Salad
Black eyed peas are a popular Southern ingredient and a must make dish that brings prosperity and luck all year long when you eat them on New Year's Day. This sublime warm bacon and black eyed pea salad is chock full of fresh veggies with a warm, smoky bacon mustard dressing. So good, you literally can't stop eating it!
Tiffany is the recipe developer, stylist and food photographer behind Well Fed Baker. As a lifelong baker who had to go gluten free and dairy free in 2016, Tiffany strives to share allergen friendly recipes that never feel like they are free from anything.
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