Oyster Dressing I

Cajun seasonings make this fresh oyster dressing a stand-out accompaniment for 12 pound turkey. Sauteed oysters, onions and celery are combined with bread cubes and rice and seasoned with cayenne pepper.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 47 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ cup chopped parsley
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• 2 cups cooked white rice
• 1 cup turkey giblets
• 1 pint chopped oysters and juice
• 3 cups dry bread cubes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, place the turkey giblets in enough water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes; drain, reserving 2 cups stock.

Step 3

In a saute pan, add oil and cook celery, onions, parsley and oysters. Cook until oysters are firm.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the giblets and stock with the cooked rice, bread cubes and vegetable and oyster mixture. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Gently mix together.

Step 5

Place dressing in 4 quart casserole dish. Cover and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven.