Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 12 of 13 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Oyster | 6 medium (84g) | 81 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Dripping | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 large loaves stale French bread, cubed
- 1 quart fresh oysters
- 1 bunch parsley, trimmed and chopped
- 2 bunches green onions, chopped
- 1 large bell pepper, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 ribs celery, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 tsp (heaping) bacon drippings
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
- ⅛ to ¼ tsp thyme
- salt and red pepper to taste
Directions
Dry the bread cubes on a baking sheet at 200°F.
Drain the oysters, reserving the liquor and discarding any shells.
Cut large oysters into halves if desired.
Soak the bread cubes in the reserved oyster liquor in bowl.
Saute the parsley, green onions, bell pepper, onion, celery and garlic in a mixture of the bacon drippings and ½ cup of the butter in a large skillet until the vegetables are tender.
Combine the sautéed vegetables, bread cubes, remaining ½ cup butter, oysters, thyme, salt and red pepper in a bowl and mix well.
Spoon the dressing into a baking dish.
Bake at 350°F until brown and bubbly.
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