Description
A classic Southern side dish made with oysters, bread, and savory seasonings. Perfect for holiday meals or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pint shucked oysters, drained
- 4 cups stale bread cubes
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup chicken or oyster broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté celery and onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Combine bread cubes, oysters, sautéed vegetables, eggs, salt, pepper, sage, and thyme in a large bowl.
- Gradually add broth until mixture is moist but not soggy.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown and set.
Notes
- Use day-old bread for best texture.
- Adjust broth quantity based on bread dryness.
- Chop oysters if they’re large.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
