New England Oyster Stuffing
Classic New England Style Oyster Stuffing
Ingredients
Ingredients (serves 8–10)
- 12 cups French bread 1 loaf of day old, cubed
- 2 cups oysters fresh shucked
- 1 stick 8 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 cup onion finely chopped
- 3 celery ribs finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried sage or 1 tablespoon fresh, chopped
- ½ cup parsley chopped
- 2 eggs lightly beaten
- 2 cups chicken stock plus more if needed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Toast bread cubes in the oven until lightly golden. Set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until soft and fragrant. Add thyme, sage, and parsley.
- In a large bowl, combine toasted bread, sautéed vegetables, and oysters (with liquor).
- Whisk eggs into chicken stock. Pour over bread mixture and toss until evenly moistened. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish. Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 20 minutes until the top is golden and crisp.
