The Best Oyster Dressing
Elevate your holiday table with "The Best Oyster Dressing," a rich and flavorful Southern classic that balances the briny sweetness of fresh oysters with the comforting savoriness of golden cornbread. This recipe combines tender bites of oysters, aromatics like onion, celery, and garlic, and a perfectly seasoned blend of herbs, spices, and moist bread cubes for an irresistibly hearty texture. Infused with chicken stock and oyster liquor for exceptional depth of flavor, this dressing is baked to perfection with a crispy golden top. Perfect as a standout Thanksgiving side dish or for seafood lovers at any gathering, this oyster dressing is a luxurious twist on traditional stuffing that your guests won’t forget.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces fresh oysters with liquor
- 8 tablespoons butter
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 cups cooked cornbread, crumbled
- 2 cups French bread, torn into small pieces
- 2.5 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a large baking dish and set aside.
Drain the oysters, reserving the liquor in a small bowl. Chop the oysters into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, torn French bread pieces, and the sautéed onion mixture. Mix well.
Pour the reserved oyster liquor, chicken stock, and beaten eggs into the cornbread mixture. Stir until fully combined. The mixture should be moist but not soggy; add more stock if needed.
Gently fold in the chopped oysters, parsley, thyme, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
Spread the dressing evenly into the greased baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.
Let the dressing rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5980 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 163.1 g | 209% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.4 g | 162% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1010 mg | 337% | |
| Sodium | 11722 mg | 510% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 882.5 g | 321% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.7 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 115.6 g | ||
| Protein | 193.7 g | 387% | |
| Vitamin D | 38.3 mcg | 191% | |
| Calcium | 1860 mg | 143% | |
| Iron | 74.0 mg | 411% | |
| Potassium | 3707 mg | 79% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
