Maw Maw Olga's Oyster Dressing

One of my favorite dishes Mom would make for the holidays was her Oyster Dressing.  

Maw Maw Olga’s Oyster Dressing

2 medium onions, minced

½ cup bell pepper (green or red), minced

2 green onions, minced

1 tablespoon parsley, minced

½ cup celery, minced

½ cup butter

2 – 3 dozen oysters, chopped (reserve oyster liquid)

3 to 4 cups of Stove Top Stuffing – Chicken Flavor (or bread crumbs)

½ cup of Stove Top Stuffing crushed (used to top off dressing)

1 egg

Season with Lemon Pepper

 1.       Melt butter in saucepan.

2.       Sauté first five ingredients with seasoning, until onions are transparent.

3.       Add chopped oysters and simmer approximately 15 minutes.

4.       Add Stove Top Stuffing and mix well. Add some oyster liquid if mixture is too thick.

5.       Add egg and mix well.

 Place mixture in a baking dish. Sprinkle the crushed Stove Top Stuffing over dish and add several pieces of butter on top to help dish brown.

 

Bake about 35 to 45 minutes at 350