Name: Oyster Stuffing
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 loaves French bread (12 cups) French bread; 1 lbs (227 g) sliced bacon; 2 to 3 tbsp olive oil; 2 cups (473 ml) onions; 1 1/2 cups (355 ml) chopped celery; 3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup (60 ml) Oyster Sauce; 2/3 cup (148 ml) finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 cup (118 ml) unsalted butter; 18 oysters (3/4 cup) oysters; 2 1/4 cups (532 ml) low-sodium chicken broth

Description

Savory oyster stuffing, perfect for Thanksgiving or any holiday feast. Crisp bacon and fresh herbs add delightful depth.

Ingredients

Units Scale

2 loaves French bread (12 cups) French bread
1 lbs (227 g) sliced bacon
2 to 3 tbsp olive oil
2 cups (473 ml) onions
1 1/2 cups (355 ml) chopped celery
3 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup (60 ml) Oyster Sauce
2/3 cup (148 ml) finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup (118 ml) unsalted butter
18 oysters (3/4 cup) oysters
2 1/4 cups (532 ml) low-sodium chicken broth

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, reserving fat in skillet.
If bacon renders less than 1/4 cup fat, add enough oil to skillet to total 1/4 cup fat.
Cook onions, celery, thyme, garlic, and pepper in fat in skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
Transfer vegetables to a bowl with bread cubes, then stir in bacon, parsley, butter, oyster sauce and oysters.
Drizzle with stock, then season with salt and pepper and toss well.
Transfer stuffing to a buttered 3- to 3 1/2-quart shallow baking dish.
Bake, covered, in middle of oven for 30 minutes.
Uncover and bake until browned, about 30 minutes more.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken broth instead of low-sodium store-bought broth.
To prevent soggy stuffing, ensure the bread cubes are completely dried before adding other ingredients.
Leftover stuffing can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently in a 350°F oven.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Side Dish
Method: Oven-Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5
Sodium: 600
Fat: 25
Saturated Fat: 12
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Carbohydrates: 25
Fiber: 3
Protein: 10
Cholesterol: 100