**Oyster Dressing: A Southern Delicacy for Any Occasion**
Oyster dressing is a classic Southern dish that is perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to casual weeknight dinners. This flavorful dish is made with a combination of fresh oysters, cornbread, celery, onions, and a variety of seasonings. The oysters add a briny, seafood flavor to the dressing, while the cornbread provides a hearty and comforting base. The celery and onions add a bit of crunch and sweetness, and the seasonings bring it all together. This recipe provides detailed instructions for making oyster dressing from scratch, as well as two variations: a classic oyster dressing and a spicy oyster dressing. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe is sure to help you create a delicious and memorable oyster dressing.
GRAND-MèRE OYSTER DRESSING RECIPE - (4/5)
Provided by DreiFromBK
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350° F. Butter a 10x14-inch shallow baking dish. In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the butter and let melt, then add the celery, green pepper, onion and minced garlic and cook until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the paprika, garlic powder and cayenne and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Put the diced baguettes in a large bowl. Spoon the bacon mixture on top. Add the oysters and their liquor along with the scallions and parsley. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the hot sauce and salt. Pour the eggs into the bowl and mix everything together. Scrape the dressing into the prepared baking dish and bake in the upper third of the oven for about 45 minutes, until heated through and crisp on top. Serve hot.
OYSTER DRESSING (STUFFING)
This recipe is the only way I like oysters! And, the best stuffing ever!
Provided by Stephanie Holt
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Oyster Stuffing and Dressing
Time 1h
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in the bread crumbs and parsley and remove from the heat. Add the oysters and eggs, and season with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and thyme. Stir in enough liquid from the oysters to moisten and mix everything thoroughly. Transfer to the casserole dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is toasted and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 667.4 mg, Sugar 4 g
GRANDMA'S OYSTER DRESSING
Some Serious Southern Goodness
Provided by Tami Conklin
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly butter a large rectangular baking pan. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté onions and celery in the butter until tender; remove from heat an add a small pinch of cayenne and let cool.
- 2. Combine cornbread and breadcrumbs in a large bowl; gently fold in sautéed onions, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add beaten eggs and toss more; moisten with the reserved oyster liquid until moist but not soggy. Gently stir in the oysters.
- 3. Pat the mixture into the prepared baking pan (it should make a 1-inch layer in the pan). Dot with remaining butter and bake about 45 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
NOT YA MAMA'S OYSTER DRESSING
Thirty-five years ago, a group of friends went to a little Italian restaurant south of New Orleans. We all fell in love with their oyster dressing. We ate it so often the guys made a bet to see who could duplicate the recipe. After many tries, one of our friends figured it out and won the bet. During this time I was pregnant with my son and I craved oysters any way but raw. My husband made this for me at least twice a week (35-year-old son came into this world loving oysters). Last year I found the original restaurant recipe in a New Orleans cookbook; our friend hit the nail on the head. This is his version.
Provided by Bobbie Clay Byrd
Categories Side Dish Stuffing and Dressing Recipes Oyster Stuffing and Dressing
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9-inch square baking dish.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion and garlic until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, oregano, thyme, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until combined, and gently mix in the oysters. Cook, stirring often, until the edges of the oysters begin to curl, about 8 minutes. Stir in the bread crumbs and reserved oyster liquid until the stuffing is thoroughly combined. Lightly spoon the stuffing into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the stuffing with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.1 g, Cholesterol 181.3 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 13.1 g, Sodium 1494 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
OYSTER DRESSING
Provided by Alton Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- The day before making the stuffing, bake the cornbread: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F and place a 10-inch cast-iron skillet in the oven. In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, salt, sugar, baking powder and baking soda. Whisk to combine well. In a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, eggs and creamed corn, whisking to combine thoroughly. Add the dry ingredients to the buttermilk mixture and stir to combine. If the batter will not pour, add more buttermilk.
- Swirl the vegetable oil in the hot cast-iron skillet. Pour the batter into the skillet and bake until the cornbread is golden brown and springs back upon the touch, about 20 minutes. Let cool in the skillet, then crumble 6 cups of the cornbread and spread out on a baking sheet. Let the cornbread dry out at room temperature, uncovered, about 24 hours.
- Make the stuffing: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, celery, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion and celery are semitranslucent, about 15 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat; add the crumbled cornbread, oyster crackers, thyme and sage and stir well. Next, add the oysters with their liquor and the eggs; stir until combined. Pat the mixture down into an even layer.
- Put the skillet on the middle rack of the oven and bake until golden brown and crisp around the edges, about 30 to 35 minutes.
GRANDMOTHER'S OYSTER DRESSING
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Yield approximately 8 cups dressing
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, over low heat, combine turkey neck, celery leaves, carrot top, onion and water to cover. Simmer for 2 hours as the turkey roasts. In a large bowl combine stale breads, set aside. In a large saute pan melt butter with vegetable oil. Add onions, celery and sage and cook over medium heat until onions begin to brown Add onion mixture and enough of the giblet broth to moisten bread, toss, and set aside. About 1 hour before the turkey is done, using a turkey baster or a large spoon remove all but 1/2 cup of fat from pan. Toss the oysters with the bread stuffing and add it in an even layer to the roasting pan with the turkey, stirring to coat the bread. Return the turkey to the oven and continue roasting for the final hour. Serve as a side dish
OYSTER DRESSING GRANDMERE
Prepare this dish a day or so ahead, but don't bake it until just moments before serving. After you've combined the ingredients, evaluate the consistency. If the French bread seems too dry, add a cup or two of chicken stock.
Provided by Food Network
Categories side-dish
Yield Serves 12
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 10-by-14-inch or other similar-size shallow baking dish with 1 tablespoon of the butter and set aside.
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over moderate heat until crisp, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining 7 tablespoons butter and let it melt, then add the celery, bell peppers, onions, and garlic and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes. Add the paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.
- Put the baguette cubes into a large bowl. Spoon the bacon and vegetable mixture on top. Add the oysters and their liquor, along with the green onions and parsley.
- Beat the eggs with the hot sauce and salt in a small bowl. Pour the eggs into the bowl with the bread cubes and gently stir until the dressing is well combined. Spoon the dressing into the prepared baking dish and bake in the upper third of the oven until heated through and crisp on top, about 45 minutes. Serve hot.
MOMMY ANDERSON'S OYSTER DRESSING
Provided by Sunny Anderson
Categories side-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 10 to 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. In a pot, add the giblets, neck bone, onion and stock. Simmer and cook on low for 20 minutes. Discard the onion and neck bone. Remove the remaining giblets and chop. Place back in the stock and set aside. Strain the oysters over the pot of stock and set aside the oysters.
- In a large bowl, mix all the stuffing cubes with the parsley and set aside.
- In a saute pan on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons butter, celery, onions, sage, thyme and garlic. Season with a pinch of salt and a nice grind of pepper. Cook until the onions and celery are tender, but the garlic is not browned. Remove to the bowl of bread cubes. In the same pan, add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the oysters. Saute until the edges begin to curl on the oysters. Remove to the bowl of stuffing cubes and stir to combine with everything. Pour the stock over the mixture and stir. This is a wet dressing, so it will be very moist. Pour into a 13-by-9-inch baking dish. Press down to make it compact, and then cover tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, then raise the temperature to 400 degrees F and bake uncovered until golden brown on top, about 15 minutes more.
LUCY BUFFETT'S OYSTER DRESSING
Lucy Buffett and her famous brother, Jimmy, grew up in Mobile, Ala., where seafood from the Gulf of Mexico is a key player in the culinary canon. Mr. Buffett went on to a giant career in music. His sister Lucy opened the freewheeling LuLu's restaurant in Gulf Shores, Ala. When they were children, oyster stuffing was always on the Thanksgiving table. And it still is. "Usually, it's all gone by the end of the day because the kids go back for thirds and fourths, just digging directly into the pan," she said. Ms. Buffett likes to use cornbread with a little sugar in it, often relying on a box mix. But any cornbread recipe will do. The best bread is an inexpensive white loaf from the grocery store that will break down into a smooth texture. The oysters don't have to be from the Gulf of Mexico, but fat Gulf oysters are best for conjuring the brackish low tides and sunsets of the Buffett family youth.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories stuffing and dressing, side dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by 13-inch baking dish.
- Crumble cornbread into a large bowl. Tear toasted white or wheat bread into very small pieces, add to cornbread, and toss to combine
- Melt 8 tablespoons butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion, celery and bell pepper; sauté, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Cover pan and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are almost translucent, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove cover, add broth, and cook, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, for 2 to 3 minutes. Continue to cook mixture for 1 more minute, then remove from heat, add to bread mixture, and stir to combine.
- In a medium bowl, stir together oysters, lemon juice, hot sauce, parsley, sage, salt and white pepper. Add to bread mixture and stir well to combine. If dressing seems too dry, add a little oyster liquor and up to 1/2 cup more chicken broth; mixture should be very moist.
- Pour dressing into greased baking dish. Cut remaining 4 tablespoons butter into small pieces and scatter over top of dressing. Bake until top and sides are browned, 40 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 381 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
MOM'S OLD-FASHIONED OYSTER DRESSING
Oh, so many memories of family gathered around Mom's large dining room table for special occasions and holiday come to mind when I make this delicious recipe! Everyone said Mom made the BEST oyster dressing, but she also remembered those who didn't eat oysters and made just plain dressing for them. Just be sure to check oysters...
Provided by Win Spicer
Categories Other Side Dishes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. In large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Saute' onions and celery. Add chicken broth and liquid from oysters. Remove from heat.
- 2. Add chopped oysters, bread crumbs, and all seasonings. Stir to mix well. If too moist, add more bread pieces. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- 3. Grease casserole and add dressing, smoothing the top. Another option would be to make large balls of dressing and place in casserole.
- 4. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 30 minutes or until nicely browned.
- 5. Serve warm and enjoy!
Tips:
- Use fresh oysters. Fresh oysters have a briny, sweet flavor that will shine through in the dressing. If you can't find fresh oysters, you can use frozen oysters, but be sure to thaw them completely before using.
- Chop the oysters finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the dressing and prevent them from becoming tough.
- Use a good quality bread. The bread is the backbone of the dressing, so it's important to use a good quality bread that has a sturdy texture. French bread or cornbread are both good choices.
- Don't overstuff the dressing. The dressing should be light and fluffy, so don't pack it too tightly into the turkey or baking dish.
- Bake the dressing until it is golden brown. This will give it a crispy texture and help to bring out the flavors of the other ingredients.
Conclusion:
Oyster dressing is a delicious and classic Southern dish that is perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it simple or loaded with vegetables, oyster dressing is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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