This hearty cracker dressing is a comforting twist on traditional stuffing, blending the salty crunch of saltines with rich pork sausage and briny smoked oysters. The mixture is bound together with hot chicken stock and aromatic vegetables like onion and celery, seasoned with sage, thyme, and parsley for a robust, savory flavor profile. It offers a satisfying texture that is crisp on the outside and moist within. Perfect for holiday tables or as a standalone side dish, this recipe brings a unique coastal flair to classic American fare. It’s an easy, flavorful way to use pantry staples for a meal that feels both rustic and sophisticated.
Cracker Dressing With Sausage & Smoked Oyst
Description
This hearty cracker dressing is a comforting twist on traditional stuffing, blending the salty crunch of saltines with rich pork sausage and briny smoked oysters. The mixture is bound together with hot chicken stock and aromatic vegetables like onion and celery, seasoned with sage, thyme, and parsley for a robust, savory flavor profile. It offers a satisfying texture that is crisp on the outside and moist within. Perfect for holiday tables or as a standalone side dish, this recipe brings a unique coastal flair to classic American fare. It&# 226;ÂÂs an easy, flavorful way to use pantry staples for a meal that feels both rustic and sophisticated.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the pork sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
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Remove the sausage from the skillet, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat in the pan.
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Add the butter to the reserved fat and melt, then add the chopped onion and celery.
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Sauté the vegetables until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
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In a very large mixing bowl, crush the Saltine crackers into small, coarse pieces.
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Add the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, drained smoked oysters, sage, thyme, parsley, and white pepper to the bowl with the crackers.
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Mix the dry ingredients and meats thoroughly to combine the flavors.
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Pour the hot chicken stock over the mixture and stir gently until the crackers are well moistened but not soupy.
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Transfer the dressing mixture to a greased baking dish.
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Bake uncovered for about 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the dressing is heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 1533.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 81.4g126%
- Saturated Fat 24.3g122%
- Cholesterol 345.3mg116%
- Sodium 2497.3mg105%
- Total Carbohydrate 88.0g30%
- Dietary Fiber 7.2g29%
- Sugars 8.2g
- Protein 100.9g202%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
