Oyster Dressing "Grand-Mere" Recipe

Name: Oyster Dressing "Grand-Mere"
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 stick unsalted butter; 1 celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1/2 small onion, finely diced; 2 large garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 large baguettes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch dice (½ cups); 4 dozen shucked oysters plus 1 cup oyster liquor, oysters halved (2 cups); 2 scallions, minced; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 4 large eggs; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon kosher salt

Servings: persons

2 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1 stick unsalted butter
1 celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
1/2 small onion, finely diced
2 large garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 large baguettes (about 1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch dice (½ cups)
4 dozen shucked oysters plus 1 cup oyster liquor, oysters halved (2 cups)
2 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
Butter a 10-by-14-inch shallow baking dish.
3
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, about 5 minutes.
4
Add the butter and let melt, then add the celery, green pepper, onion and minced garlic and cook until softened, about 8 minutes.
5
Add the paprika, garlic powder and cayenne and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Put the diced baguettes in a large bowl.
7
Spoon the bacon mixture on top.
8
Add the oysters and their liquor along with the scallions and parsley.
9
In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the hot sauce and salt.
10
Pour the eggs into the bowl and mix everything together.
11
Scrape the dressing into the prepared baking dish and bake in the upper third of the oven for about 45 minutes, until heated through and crisp on top.
12
Serve hot.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces slab bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1 stick unsalted butter, 1 celery rib, cut into 1/4-inch dice, 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice, and more.

Yes, Oyster Dressing "Grand-Mere" 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.

Oyster Dressing "Grand-Mere"

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