Oyster Dressing

Oyster Dressing

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 3 cups cubed day-old [gluten free] bread
• 1 1/2 cups oysters, shucked and in their liquor
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon
• Creole seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Generously oil a baking dish.
2. In a large skillet, heat oil until it begins to smoke. Add onion, bell pepper, and celery and sauté, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes or until softened. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes longer. Lower heat and fold in bread, oysters and their liquor, and broth. Stir until moistened and add green onions, parsley, Creole seasoning, and hot pepper sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour dressing into baking dish, cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake 20 minutes, until golden brown on top.