Mom's Oyster Dressing Stuffing

Elevate your holiday table with Mom's Oyster Dressing Stuffing, a classic recipe brimming with nostalgic flavor and coastal flair. This savory stuffing combines tender cubed French or Italian bread with briny shucked oysters, aromatic sautéed onions and celery, and a medley of herbs like sage, thyme, and rosemary for an irresistible depth of flavor. Enriched with chicken stock and eggs for a moist texture and finished with a golden, toasty top, this dish is the perfect balance of hearty and luxurious. Whether you're serving it alongside turkey for Thanksgiving or as a standalone dish for a festive meal, this oyster dressing is guaranteed to become a beloved family favorite. Ready in just over an hour and designed to serve eight, it's a showstopping crowd-pleaser packed with timeless tradition.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 8 cups French or Italian bread, cubed
• 1 pint oysters, shucked with liquid reserved
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1.5 teaspoons dried sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter (for greasing the baking dish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil or butter and set aside.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in the chopped parsley and cook for an additional minute. Remove from heat.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cubed bread, sautéed onion and celery mixture, and the seasonings (sage, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper). Toss to evenly distribute the flavors.

Step 4

Roughly chop the oysters and add them to the bread mixture along with their reserved liquid. Pour in the chicken stock and beaten eggs. Stir gently with a wooden spoon or your hands until the mixture is evenly moistened but not soggy.

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.

Step 6

After 30 minutes, remove the aluminum foil and continue to bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown and slightly crispy.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2663.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6045.9

Total Fat 151.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 53.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 218.7mg	0%
Sodium 12634.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 981.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 70.1g	0%
Total Sugars 74.2g
Protein 208.9g	0%

Vitamin D 13.4IU	0%
Calcium 1449.6mg	0%
Iron 67.7mg	0%
Potassium 2608.1mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.3%

Protein: 13.6%

Carbs: 64.1%