Meaty Oyster Bread Dressing Recipe

Name: Meaty Oyster Bread Dressing Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb.) loaf French bread; 1/4 pound chicken gizzards; 3 c. water; 1 c. finely minced onion; 1/4 c. finely minced celery; 1/4 c. finely minced green pepper; 1 bunch green onion, finely minced; 1 bunch fresh parsley, finely minced; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 1/4 c. butter, melted; 1/2 pound lean grnd beef; 1/4 pound grnd pork; 1/4 pound chicken livers, finely minced; 1 teaspoon flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper; 2 dashes Tabasco sauce; 2 1/2 pts. oysters, undrained

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb.) loaf French bread
1/4 pound chicken gizzards
3 c. water
1 c. finely minced onion
1/4 c. finely minced celery
1/4 c. finely minced green pepper
1 bunch green onion, finely minced
1 bunch fresh parsley, finely minced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 c. butter, melted
1/2 pound lean grnd beef
1/4 pound grnd pork
1/4 pound chicken livers, finely minced
1 teaspoon flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper
2 dashes Tabasco sauce
2 1/2 pts. oysters, undrained

1
Cut bread in half lengthwise and place, cut side up, on a baking sheet.
2
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 min or possibly till lightly browned.
3
Cold.
4
Tear bread into 1 inch pcs.
5
Place in a large bowl and set aside.
6
Place gizzards and water in a saucepan; cover and cook over medium heat 45 min or possibly till tender.
7
Remove gizzards, reserving 1 1/2 c. of broth.
8
Finely chop gizzards; set aside.
9
Saute/fry onion and next 5 ingredients in butter in a large skillet.
10
Add in gizzards, grnd beef, pork, and livers; cook over medium-high heat till meat is no longer pink, stirring to crumble meat.
11
Add in reserved broth; reduce heat to low and simmer 30 min or possibly till broth has been reduced to about 1/2 c.. Stir in flour and seasonings; simmer 10 min.
12
Spoon mix over bread.
13
Cut oysters in half; add in oysters and liquid to bread mix.
14
Stir till blended.
15
Spoon mix into a well-greased, shallow casserole.
16
Bake at 350 degrees for 20 min.
17
8 servings.

468

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb.) loaf French bread, 1/4 pound chicken gizzards, 3 c. water, 1 c. finely minced onion, and more.

Yes, Meaty Oyster Bread Dressing Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!