How to Make Oyster Stuffing - A Step-by-Step Guide

Oyster stuffing is a classic dish enjoyed by many during Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners. It's a savory and flavorful side dish that pairs perfectly with roast turkey or chicken. The combination of oysters, bread, and herbs creates a delicious stuffing that adds a touch of indulgence to your holiday spread.

While the idea of oysters in stuffing may seem unusual to some, their briny flavor and delicate texture add a unique element to this traditional dish. Oyster stuffing is a belov...

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Ingredients

  • 5 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 ½ cups chopped onion
  • 5 cups crumbled cornbread
  • ½ cup chopped, cooked turkey giblets
  • 8 ounces shucked oysters
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 cups chicken stock

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 7 cups

  • In a skillet, saute the celery with the onions until the onions are translucent.
  • In a large bowl combine the crumbled cornbread, cooked celery, cooked onions, giblets, oysters, parley, basil, salt, paprika, dried sage and nutmeg. Toss well.
  • Beat the 2 eggs. Add the eggs and chicken stock to the stuffing mixture. Stuff stuffing in bird's cavity. Remove stuffing promptly once bird is cooked. You can also bake the stuffing separately from the bird in a large casserole dish. Bake it in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    109 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 368mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 55mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 163mg