Oyster Dressing (Stuffing)

This oyster dressing (stuffing) recipe, with celery, onion, breadcrumbs, and spices, is full-flavored and a welcome alternative to traditional stuffing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 261 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 8 cups dry bread crumbs
• 3 cups oysters, liquid reserved
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.

Step 3

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; stir until tender, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Mix in breadcrumbs and parsley; remove from the heat. Stir in oysters, eggs, salt, poultry seasoning, thyme, and pepper. Add enough reserved oyster liquid to moisten mixture, stirring until well combined.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden, and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve warm.