Oyster Dressing

Name: Oyster Dressing
Ingredients: 2 cans oysters; 1 1/2 sticks margarine; 1 1/2 c. chopped onion; 1 c. chopped celery; 1 c. chopped bell pepper; 1 c. cold water; 1 tsp. minced garlic; 3 bay leaves (optional); 1/4 c. chopped green onion; 1 c. fine dry bread crumbs; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1/4 tsp. red pepper; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. black pepper

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 cans oysters
1 1/2 sticks margarine
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
1 c. chopped celery
1 c. chopped bell pepper
1 c. cold water
1 tsp. minced garlic
3 bay leaves (optional)
1/4 c. chopped green onion
1 c. fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. red pepper
1/2 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. black pepper

Directions

1

Strain oysters and reserve liquid.
2

Add cold water to oyster liquid.
3

Melt 8 tablespoons butter in skillet, add onions and saute until onion is dark brown (not burned), stirring frequently. Add celery and bell peppers; cook 5 minutes.
4

Combine seasonings; add to vegetable mixture and garlic.
5

Cook 5 minutes. Add remaining butter and bay leaves.
6

Stir until margarine is melted.
7

Stir in reserved oyster liquid and water; cook 10 minutes.
8

Stir in bread crumbs to make moist but not runny dressing.
9

Remove from heat; add drained oysters.
10

Spoon into baking dish.
11

Bake, uncovered, in 350° oven for 30 minutes.