Grandma's Oyster Dressing
Ingredients
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·4 tablespoons butter, divided
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·1 cup chopped onion
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·4 green onions, chopped
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·2 stalks celery, chopped
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·pinch cayenne pepper
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·3 cups crumbled cornbread (either homemade or store bought)
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·3 cups bread crumbs, small dice*
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·1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
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·salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste
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·2 large eggs lightly beaten
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·1 pint shucked fresh oysters, drained
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·(reserve 1/2 cup oyster liquid)
How to Make Grandma's Oyster Dressing
- Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly butter a large rectangular baking pan. Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Sauté onions and celery in the butter until tender; remove from heat an add a small pinch of cayenne and let cool.
- Combine cornbread and breadcrumbs in a large bowl; gently fold in sautéed onions, salt, pepper, and parsley. Add beaten eggs and toss more; moisten with the reserved oyster liquid until moist but not soggy. Gently stir in the oysters.
- Pat the mixture into the prepared baking pan (it should make a 1-inch layer in the pan). Dot with remaining butter and bake about 45 minutes, until golden brown and set in the center.
