Oyster Dressing

Old family favorite.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 3  stalks celery, chopped
• 1  pint  oyster, drained and chopped
• 4  small potatoes, cooked and mashed
• 10  cups  breadcrumbs, coarse
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter over medium heat, then add onions and celery and saute until they are transparent.
2. Add chopped oysters and cook for two minutes, then stir in the potatoes.
3. In a large mixing bowl, mix breadcrumbs and onion mixture.
4. Add egg, broth, salt and pepper and mix well.
5. Spread mixture loosely in a 19x9x2 baking dish and bake at 325 degrees (Fahrenheit) for about 45 minutes, or stuff a 12 pound turkey.