This oyster dressing is a classic Southern recipe that features dried bread, herbs and spices, chopped veggies, and shucked oysters! It is moist, flavorful, and the perfect side dish for any oyster lover! Go ahead and serve this tasty recipe at your next family get-together for an unforgettable meal!
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease your 9x13 or 2-quart casserole dish. Place breadcrumbs into a large mixing bowl, and set aside.
In a medium skillet, add butter, diced onion, and chopped celery. Melt the butter and saute celery and onion until slightly soft.
Mix in poultry seasoning, ground sage, salt, and pepper. Add seasoned onion and celery to the mixing bowl with the bread cubes.
In a small bowl, add the chicken broth, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Mix until fully combined. Add the liquids and chopped oysters to the bowl of stuffing. *Dressing should be moist if it's dry add more chicken broth.
Transfer your oyster dressing mix to a casserole dish. Cover with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes.
Remove from oven, allow to cool slightly, and serve.
Notes
If you don't have day-old dry bread you can cut up fresh bread into 1-inch cubes, place them on a baking sheet, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 5-7 minutes until lightly toasted.
Your dressing should be moist, if dry add more chicken broth before baking.
When done, your dressing should have a temperature of 160°F (71°C) and be a light golden brown on top.
To store: Keep your stuffing in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To freeze: Place your oyster dressing into an airtight container and freeze it for up to 1 month. Allow the stuffing to thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. For an in-depth guide, check out my post on how to freeze stuffing!
To reheat: Place your stuffing into a casserole dish and add in enough broth to bring some moisture back. Cover the dish with foil and bake it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through. Then, remove the foil and allow it to bake for 10 minutes longer to crisp back up. For more tips and tricks, take a look at my guide to reheating stuffing!
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