How to Make Mom's Delicious Oyster Corn Bread Dressing - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Thanksgiving, everyone has their favorite dish that they look forward to all year. For my family, that dish is definitely my mom's delicious oyster corn bread dressing. This recipe has been passed down for generations and is a staple at our holiday dinners. The combination of savory oysters and sweet corn bread creates a mouthwatering blend of flavors that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages dry corn bread mix
  • 1 (16 ounce) package ground spicy pork sausage
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ¼ bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 (8 ounce) cans oysters, liquid reserved

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place sweet potato in a medium saucepan with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook 15 minutes, or until tender. Drain, mash, and set aside.
  • Prepare dry corn bread mix according to package directions. Crumble, and set aside.
  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in celery, green onions, onion, and parsley. Cook and stir until tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Return cooked sausage to skillet, and mix in oysters and their reserved liquid. Allow oysters to cook about 5 minutes before stirring in crumbled cornbread and mashed sweet potato.
  • Nutrition

    375 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 55mg
    • Sodium: 929mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 133mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 286mg