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Oyster Dressing (paul & K's Recipe)

A home-style Oyster Dressing (paul & K's Recipe) made with Water, Onions Chopped In All, Celery Chopped In All, Bell Peppers Green Chopped, and Garlic Minced. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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Ingredients

• 4 cup
• 6 cup
• 4 cup
• 4 cup
• 1 tbsp
• 1 tsp
• 4 1/2 cup
• 4 tbsp
• 2 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 1 tsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Combine the oysters, oyster liquor, and water; stir and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

2. 2

   Strain and reserve the oysters and 4 cups of the oyster water separately; refrigerate again until ready to use

3. 3

   In a medium size bowl, combine the seasoning mix ingredients; mix well. Set aside.

4. 4

   Place 1 stick plus 2 Tablespoosn of the margarine in a heavy 8-quart saucepan or large Dutch oven over high heat.

5. 5

   Stir in 3 tablespoons of the seasoning mix and the garlic.

6. 6

   Reduce heat to low and cook about 4 minutes, stirring and scraping pan bottom occasionally.

7. 7

   Add the remaining 2 sticks of margarine, 3 cups onions, 2 cups celery and 2 cups bell peppers, 1 cup of the green onions, 1 cup of the parsley, and the bay leaves.

8. 8

   Turn heat to high, stirring until margarine is melted; cook until vegetables are tender but still a little crunchy, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

9. 9

   Drain oysters well and stir them into the dressing.

10. 10

    Spoon dressing into an ungreased 15x11-inch baking pan (preferably not a non-stick type) and bake uncovered in a 350 F oven until well browned, about 1 hour, stirring only after a dark crust builds (30 to 45 minutes).

11. 11

    Then remove from oven and stir thoroughly but gently so oysters won't break apart, scraping browned parts from pan bottom and sides into the mixture.

12. 12

    Discard bay leaves.

13. 13

    Add the butter and the remaining 1 cup green onions and 1 cup parsley, stirring well. Serve as desired.