There’s something special about gathering around the table and sharing a dish made with love and the freshest ingredients we can find.
This dressing begins with a large loaf of Messy Marvin’s sourdough, baked into homemade croutons. Then we bring it all together with fresh celery, traditional dressing herbs from our garden and garlic butter made with garlic grown right here at Sunnyside Up.
It turned out so delicious that we wanted to share it with you. Make it for a holiday gathering or prepare it ahead and freeze it for another day.
Sourdough Croutons
Ingredients
• 1 large loaf of Messy Marvin’s sourdough bread
• ¼ cup olive oil or melted garlic butter
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the oven to 350°F.
Cut the bread into approximately 1-inch cubes and place them in a large bowl.
Drizzle with olive oil or melted garlic butter. Sprinkle with parsley, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss until lightly coated.
Spread the cubes in a single layer on one or two baking sheets.
Bake for 15 to 25 minutes, tossing halfway through, until crisp and lightly golden. Let cool.
These croutons are delicious on their own or on a bowl
of soup, but for the dressing, use the entire batch!
Dressing
Ingredients
• The entire batch of sourdough croutons
• ½ cup garlic butter
• 3 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 2 to 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth, plus more if needed
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried
• Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat the oven to 350°F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish.
Melt the garlic butter in a large skillet. Add the celery and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until softened.
Place the croutons in a large bowl. Add the celery, garlic butter and fresh herbs and toss gently.
In a separate bowl, whisk the beaten eggs with 2 cups of broth. Pour the mixture over the croutons a little at a time, tossing gently. Add more broth as needed until the bread is moist but not soggy. The amount will depend on the size and dryness of your loaf.
Season with salt and pepper and transfer to the baking dish. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake another 15 to 20 minutes, until golden on top and the center reaches 165°F.
Freezer Tip
Let the baked dressing cool, divide it into shallow containers and refrigerate promptly. Once cold, freeze in well-sealed containers.
When you’re ready to enjoy it, thaw it in the refrigerator and reheat covered until the center reaches 165°F. Add a splash of broth if it seems a little dry.
From our kitchen to yours...enjoy a little taste of Sunnyside Up!