Jim's Old Fashioned Oyster Dressing

This is a family recipe to stuff your turkey with. My dad used to ask me to make a Thanksgiving dinner in June so he could have the dressing!! If you like oysters this will be your new tradition! Mix everything in a large bowl, and stuff that bird!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 656 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 (1 1/2) pounds loaves of white bread, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 ½ onion, minced
• 4 pints shucked oysters

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Spread the bread cubes out onto baking sheets or a work surface, and allow to dry for 24 to 48 hours (longer for a drier dressing).

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, garlic, and celery until the onions become translucent, about 8 minutes. Pour the vegetables and butter into a large bowl. Lightly mix in the bread cubes, and stir in the oysters and their liquid until thoroughly combined.