OYSTER-AND-BACON DRESSING

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Freshly shucked oysters and their liquor plus a touch of smoky bacon give this traditional Thanksgiving side tons of flavor.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, for baking dish
3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 celery stalk, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon packed finely chopped fresh sage leaves
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc
2/3 cup heavy cream
16 ounces shucked oysters in liquor, 1/2 cup liquor reserved, then oysters drained and halved
75 butter crackers, such as Ritz, broken into bite-size pieces (4 cups)
2 tablespoons packed coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees with a rack in upper third. Brush a shallow 2-quart baking dish with butter.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until crisp and fat is rendered, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, leaving fat in skillet. Add onion and celery to skillet; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and golden in places, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in sage and cayenne; cook 30 seconds. Add wine and boil until mostly evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream and reserved oyster liquor; simmer until reduced and thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in oysters; season with salt.
  • In a large bowl, toss crackers with melted butter to evenly coat. Sprinkle one-third of cracker mixture evenly in bottom of prepared baking dish. Spoon half of oyster mixture evenly over crackers. Repeat layering with another one-third of cracker mixture and remaining half of oyster mixture. Toss remaining one-third of cracker mixture with parsley; sprinkle evenly over top.
  • Bake until golden brown on top and heated through, 20 to 25 minutes (if top is browning too quickly, tent with foil). Sprinkle with bacon and serve immediately.

Norezan Lusip
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.


Jessica Adjei
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This was a delicious and easy-to-make dressing. I will definitely be making it again.


Joe Mendes
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I loved the unique flavor of this dressing. It was a hit at my dinner party.


Nadeem Akhtar
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This dressing was a bit too rich for my taste. I would try using a different type of cheese next time.


Tiffany Turner
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. This is a keeper!


sara boo
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This dressing was a bit too salty for my taste. I would use less salt next time.


Sararada Dahal
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I'm not a big fan of oysters, but I loved this dressing. It was creamy and flavorful.


KF Burki
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This dressing was perfect for my holiday dinner. It was elegant and delicious.


Rahimullah Nashir
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I loved the crispy bacon in this dressing. It added a nice crunch.


Nawaraj Neupane
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This was an easy and delicious recipe. I will definitely be making it again.


Plumbing Flex
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would make it again, but I would make a few changes.


As Hp
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The oysters were a bit gritty. I think I'll try using a different brand next time.


Ajayi Hannah
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I found the dressing to be a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


DSB Adeel
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This dressing was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Karthik King
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Shahzaib Burfat
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This was a delicious and unique dressing. I will definitely be making it again.


Duru Junior
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I made this for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it up.


Chilu Classic
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I've never cooked with oysters before, but this recipe made it easy. The dressing was creamy and flavorful.


Gianee Serrano
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The combination of oysters and bacon is divine. I will definitely be making this again.


Nonzima Mkokelwa
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This was a big hit at our New Year's Eve party. I made a double batch and it was all gone by the end of the night.