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Oyster Dressing Recipe

My Oyster Dressing will have you eatin' out the pan! No dry, hard bits in this oyster stuffing, just tender, full of flavor goodness.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time50 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 617kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cornbread crumbs 1 box Jiffy mix, baked, cooled, and crumbled
  • 3 cups crushed croutons about 6 ounces
  • 4 ounces Italian sausage
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cup small diced yellow onion
  • ¾ cup small diced green bell pepper
  • ¾ cup small diced celery about 3 ribs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons minced fresh sage
  • 1 teaspoon ground sage
  • ¾ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh Italian parsley
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 ¾ cups seafood or vegetable stock
  • 8 ounces oysters drained, liquor reserved, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and set the rack in the top third. Prepare an 8x8 baking dish by spraying with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cornbread and crouton crumbs.
  • In a large nonstick skillet, add the sausage and cook over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.
  • Add butter, onion, bell pepper, and celery. Cook until translucent and softened, about 6-8 minutes. Stir in both sages, thyme, parsley, nutmeg, Old Bay, and salt. Remove from heat and pour into the bowl with crumbs.
  • Add Worcestershire, hot sauce, egg, reserved oyster liquor and stock. Stir together until evenly combined and mixture looks like wet sand (but not runny).
  • Gently fold oysters into the mixture and pour into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean and a digital thermometer reads 165F, about 35-40 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, let it sit for 5 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Notes

    1. How to Store & Reheat Oyster Dressing

      Once your dressing has cooled its heels, pop it in an airtight container and tuck it into the fridge. Remember to keep it well-covered!
      To warm it up, cover your dressing with foil and pop it in the oven at 350°F for about 20-25 minutes, until it’s heated through. To microwave a single portion, just cover it with a damp paper towel and heat it in 1-minute intervals.
      How Long Will Oyster Dressing Last in the Fridge?
      Your oyster stuffing will be good to go in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days. Be sure to keep it in an airtight container to keep it from drying out, ain't nobody got time for sad, dry dressing!
      Can I freeze oyster stuffing?
      You sure can boos! Wrap it up snug in aluminum foil, then slide it into a freezer-safe bag or container. It’ll stay fresh in the freezer for up to 2 months (add the date!).

Nutrition

Calories: 617kcal | Carbohydrates: 82g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 126mg | Sodium: 1430mg | Potassium: 456mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 722IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 238mg | Iron: 4mg