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Cajun Oyster Stuffing

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Cajun Oyster Stuffing

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Servings: 8

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Cajun Oyster Stuffing Recipe. Stuffing from the Bayou country to add the classic Cajun taste to your holiday table.

Ingredients


oyster 20 small to medium in their liquor
water 1 cup
Seasoning Mix
cayenne pepper 1/2 tsp
garlic powder 1/2 tsp
onion powder 1/4 tsp
oregano (dried) 1/4 tsp
paprika 1/2 tsp
thyme (dried) 1/4 tsp
salt 1/2 tsp
black pepper 1/2 tsp
Trinity
yellow onion 1 chopped
celery stalk 2 chopped
bell pepper 1 chopped
garlic clove 1 diced
unsalted butter 1 1/2 cups
bay leaf 3
bread stuffing 8 cups


Directions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Combine the oysters and water and place in the refrigerator.
  2. In a bowl combine the cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly.
  3. In a large saucepan melt the butter over medium heat. Add the yellow onion, celery, and bell pepper. Sauté until the onions are translucent.
  4. Stir in the spice mixture and add the garlic. Sauté for an additional minute.
  5. Increase the heat to high and strain the liquid from the oysters into the saucepan and add the bay leaves. Mix well and bring to a simmer.
  6. Remove from the heat and stir in the bread stuffing. Coat all the bread well with the liquid in the saucepan.
  7. Cut the oysters in half and mix into the stuffing. Pour into a casserole dish.
  8. Place the casserole dish into the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the bay leaves and serve.


Notes

The most important ingredient for any stuffing is the bread cubes. If you have the time and want to make your stuffing extra special and tasty. Buy a 1 pound loaf of your favorite bread. It can be Focacia, French, or any other specialty bread that is baked with herbs and spices. Cut the bread into 1/2 inch cubes and place them on a cookie sheet. Toast them in your over for about 15 to 20 minutes at 375 degrees. Your guest will be ever so grateful.