Saturday, November 21, 2009

Artichoke-Parmesan-Sourdough Dressing

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 onions (3/4 lb. total), chopped
  • 1 cup chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • About 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 loaf (1 lb.) sourdough bread, cut into 1/2-in. cubes
  • 2 jars (6 oz. each) marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh rosemary leaves or 3/4 tsp. crumbled dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg

Preparation

1. In a 12-in. frying pan over high heat, cook butter, onions, celery, and garlic, stirring often, until vegetables are lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Pour into a large bowl. Add a bit of broth to pan and stir to scrape up browned bits. Add to bowl.

2. Pour 2 cups broth into bowl and add bread, artichoke hearts, parmesan, and rosemary; mix well. Add salt and pepper to taste. Make a well in stuffing. Add egg and beat with a fork to blend; mix egg with stuffing.

3. Preheat oven to 325° to 350° (use temperature turkey requires; see Note below). Spoon stuffing into a shallow 3-qt. (9- by 13-in.) casserole. For moist stuffing, cover with foil; for crusty stuffing, do not cover. Bake until hot (at least 150° in center) or lightly browned, about 50 minutes.

Make ahead: Up to 1 day ahead, make stuffing, put in casserole, cover, and chill. Allow about 1 hour to bake.

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