Oyster Dressing

Name: Oyster Dressing
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 celery rib, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning; 1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups cubed day-old bread; 1 large egg, beaten; 2/3 cup chicken broth; 1 cup shucked oysters, drained and coarsely chopped

Total Time Prep: 30 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Oyster dressing isn't just for oyster lovers! Chopped finely, the oysters melt into the seasoned bread cubes, infusing the classic Thanksgiving side dish with a briny, slightly tangy flavor that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients

1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed day-old bread
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 cup shucked oysters, drained and coarsely chopped

Directions

In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper. Add bread cubes. Mix egg, broth and oysters; add to bread mixture, stirring gently to combine.
Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and stuffing is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 228 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 106mg cholesterol, 495mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

This recipe came from my mother. She made it every Thanksgiving for my father, who absolutely loved it. —Amy Daniels, Brodhead, Wisconsin

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