Recipe: Oyster Dressing
Cook Time: 55 minutes
Prep Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Servings: 12
Description:
Indulge in the savory goodness of this classic Oyster Dressing recipe, perfect for elevating your holiday feasts or adding a touch of gourmet flair to weeknight dinners. Bursting with the briny essence of oysters, complemented by a medley of aromatic herbs and vegetables, this dish is a celebration of seasonal flavors that will delight your taste buds and warm your soul.
Recipe Category: Winter
Keywords: Christmas, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours, Oysters
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 367.5
- Fat: 16.4g
- Saturated Fat: 7.1g
- Cholesterol: 98.4mg
- Sodium: 797.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 42.9g
- Fiber: 3.9g
- Sugar: 10.9g
- Protein: 11.8g
Ingredients:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons margarine
- 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 3 green bell peppers, finely chopped
- 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons rubbed sage
- 1/3 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
Instructions:
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Prepare Cornbread: Make cornbread according to package directions; cool and crumble.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, bread cubes, and chicken broth, stirring until the mixture is moistened. Set aside.
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Saute Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt butter and margarine over medium heat. Add chopped onions, celery, and green bell peppers. Saute for about 6 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
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Cook Oysters: Add oysters to the skillet and saute for an additional minute, allowing them to slightly cook while absorbing the flavors of the vegetables and butter.
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Mix Ingredients: To the bowl of moistened bread mixture, add the sauteed vegetable and oyster mixture along with chopped parsley, rubbed sage, salt, pepper, beaten eggs, and chopped hard-cooked eggs. Gently stir until all ingredients are well combined.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 13×9 inch baking dish and spoon the oyster dressing mixture into it, spreading it out evenly.
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Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the dressing is golden brown and set.
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Rest: Once baked, remove the dressing from the oven and let it stand for 15 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together and the dressing to set.
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Serve: After resting, scoop generous portions of the oyster dressing onto plates alongside your favorite holiday or weeknight entrees, and enjoy the delicious flavors of this comforting dish with your loved ones.
Whether served as a side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, or as a comforting main course for a cozy winter meal, this Oyster Dressing recipe is sure to become a beloved addition to your culinary repertoire. With its rich flavors and satisfying texture, it’s a dish that embodies the warmth and comfort of home-cooked meals shared with family and friends.
