Oyster Casserole | Southern Living
Although this classic dish has had a treasured spot on Southerners’ holiday tables, you’d be hard-pressed to find two cooks who make it the same way—or even call it the same thing. Depending on where you grew up, you might know it as oyster dressing, oyster pie, or even scalloped oysters. Recipes vary widely, with the exception of a few common components: oysters, a rich and creamy sauce, and a crispy topping, often Ritz Crackers, saltines, or breadcrumbs. Our Test Kitchen looked back at all of our recipes, and, after some tinkering, came up with what we think is the best version ever: plump oysters baked in a rich Parmesan cream sauce and topped with buttery breadcrumbs. Crumbled crackers often top this casserole, but we prefer homemade breadcrumbs because they soak up more butter.
Whatever name you give it, or however you serve it, it will remain a favorite decadent Christmas tradition.
Recipe:
Ingredients:
5 tablespoons salted butter, divided ;1/4 cup chopped yellow onion; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon minced garlic ;2 (16-oz.) containers fresh oysters, drained well; 4 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced (about 1 1/2 cups); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup coarse fresh breadcrumbs (from 1/4 baguette)
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One of my VERY FAVORITE dishes … Oyster Dressing (Scalloped Oysters)!
Back in the kitchen with a delicious, holiday favorite … or anytime of year! Quick Gabriél update included AND winding the Grandfather Clock!
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Bradley shows us how he makes his classic rolled oysters. Take your saltine crackers, flour, oysters, clam juice and you're ready to roll!
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