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We're breaking from tradition here this year.  Not attending the usual Super Bowl party, no Zoom partying either, no virtual celebrations; we will be eating and drinking here at home ~ a Family Super Bowl Day ~ thanks to the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Oyster Dressing Mom's Way, Our Thanksgiving Staple

Not all sides are created equal!

This Oyster Dressing is the star on the Thanksgiving table for most us here.  Bill loves it, but turkey is the star to him, probably because of leftover turkey:  sandwiches, ala king, and those big turkey legs.  

Not so pretty, but Oh!  So Good!

We roast one large turkey, a turkey breast and a duck or goose for dinner.  That’s a whole lot of fowl to me!

Mom's Oyster Dressing for Thanksgiving

I’ve posted this before and I'll say it again:  “I would be run out of town if I didn’t serve this for Thanksgiving dinner."

Mom always made this dish at holiday time, for as long as I can remember ~ it's tradition and remains a favorite when I make it now.  If you love oysters, this is for you:  layers of a couple of pints of oysters with the liquor, Club crackers, lots of butter, half and half, salt and pepper, baked till bubbly and browned.  

Woo hoo! Oyster Dressing Time is Near!

This recipe appears here every Thanksgiving, 
because 
it's delicious!

If you love oysters, this is the way to go:  oysters, oyster liquor, Club Crackers, BUTTER, half and half, and salt and pepper.  Needs no more, no less. 

This is always a hit at Thanksgiving and disappears as quick as a flash!

As I’ve said before, when Mom made this every Thanksgiving and Christmas, we called it oyster dressing.  Technically, it’s probably scalloped oysters…

Anyway, sadly, it doesn’t make a pretty picture, but it’s the perfect side on the Thanksgiving table, “oyster dressing!”

Author: Pam

Mom's Oyster Dressing

Thanksgiving dinner is not complete until this dish is on the table! Use butter, use half and half!

prep time: 15 MINScook time: 45 MINStotal time: 60 mins

ingredients:

• 2 pints, shucked oysters, reserving liquor
• 1 stick butter
• 2 sleeves Club Crackers*
• 3/4 to 1 cup half and half
• Salt and pepper, to taste

instructions

1. Butter a 9 x 13-inch baking dish liberally.
2. Crumble cracks into chunks.
3. Spread half of the crackers in the baking dish.
4. Top with one pint of oysters.
5. Slice butter and dot with 1/2 stick.
6. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
7. Repeat layers.
8. Pour reserved oyster liquor over top.
9. Pour half and half over all,  just to top of layers, do not cover completely.
10. Bake in 375° oven till bubbly and top is brown, about 30-45 minutes.
11. *Use less crackers for a crisper dish.

Enjoy!

Mom’s Oyster Dressing

Growing up, this was our favorite dish that Mom made every Thanksgiving and Christmas.  

Years later, hands down, it's the favorite dish for my family on the table at Thanksgiving and Christmas.  This is a great recipe for all you oyster lovers, which I thought deserved to be posted again ~ it's that good!

It's a simple recipe --- the briny oysters are layered with butter, half and half and crumbled crackers.  Do not skimp on the ingredients; use real butter, half and half and a rich butter cracker.  Do not crush the crackers into dust; crumble them into bite-size chunks. Use less crackers for a crisper dish.

This dish has an addicting oyster taste that makes it a special side dish.  Serve it bubbly hot and it will be a requisite on your holiday table also.  Talk about savory and delectable, this is it! 

Let the drooling begin, Bubba!  I know it’s your favorite dish on the table!

Mom’s Oyster Dressing

Ingredients:

2 pints shucked oysters, reserving liquor

1 stick butter

2 sleeves Club Crackers*

¾ to 1 cup half and half

Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

Butter a 9” x 13” baking dish liberally.

Crumble crackers into chunks

Spread half of the crackers in the baking dish.

Top with one pint of oysters.

Dot with ½ stick butter.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Repeat layers.

Pour reserved oyster liquor over top.

Pour half and half over all, just to top of layers, do not cover completely.

Bake in 375 degree oven till bubbly and top is brown, about 30-45 minutes.

*For a crisper dish, use less crackers

It's Delectable!

Check out my friend, Linda’s blog, at My Kind of Cooking for her great recipes and cookbook giveaway!

Mom’s Oyster "Dressing"

What to do with this seasonal delicacy now that the holidays are upon us?

At my house, we have the perfect answer:  oyster dressing (probably really "scalloped" oysters!  This is a favorite dish for us during the holidays and has been made in my family for as long as I can remember.  I later prepared it for Bill’s family with it being an instant hit.  It is always a race to see if it can be made before some people devour the raw oysters.  

This oyster recipe is very simple, with the briny oysters layered with butter, half and half and crumbled crackers.  Do not skimp on the ingredients; use real butter, half and half and a rich butter cracker.  Do not crush the crackers into dust; crumble them into bite-size chunks.  Use less crackers for a crisper dish.

It has a mild oyster taste and is a special side dish.  It may become a requisite on your holiday table.  Talk about savory and delectable, this is it!

Mom’s Oyster Dressing

Ingredients:

2 pints shucked oysters, reserving liquor

1 stick butter

2 sleeves Club Crackers*

¾ to 1 cup half and half

Salt and pepper, to taste

Method:

Butter a 9” x 13” baking dish well.

Crumble crackers into chunks.

Spread half of the crackers in the baking dish.

Top with one pint of oysters.

Dot with ½ stick butter.

Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Repeat layers.

Pour reserved oyster liquor over top.

Pour half and half over all, just to top of layers, do not cover completely.

Bake in 375 degree oven till bubbly and top is brown, about 30-45 minutes.

*For a crisper dish, use less crackers

Delectable!