Doll’s Heavenly Oyster Dressing
Catherine Vulevich shares this Thanksgiving dressing recipe that was passed down from her grandmother, Doris Hart Sullivan, better known as “Doll.” Originally published in the November 2022 issue.
SERVES 10
Ingredients
1 1/2 loaves sliced white bread
1 stick butter
1 large onion
2 stalks celery
1/2 cup chopped parsley
4 cups chicken broth, divided
1 pint oysters, drained, liquor reserved
salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Add pieces of bread to oven and toast until golden brown. Remove from oven and cool completely. Then tear into small pieces and place in an extra-large mixing bowl. Set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a large sauté pan. Add onion and celery and cook until soft. Add cooked vegetables and parsley to the torn bread. Pour half the chicken broth over bread and stir to combine. Add remaining chicken broth and 2 tablespoons of reserved oyster liquor, salt and pepper and stir until well mixed. Gently fold in oysters.
3. Grease a large oven-safe dish and add dressing. Bake 35-45 minutes, or until golden brown.
Recipe featured in “50 Quintessential Mobile Bay Recipes” sponsored by
