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Cracker Dressing With Sausage And Smoked Oysters

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This unconventional yet deeply flavorful dressing transforms simple Saltine crackers into a gourmet side dish. The combination of spicy pork sausage and briny smoked oysters creates a rich, umami-packed foundation that is uniquely Southern. Earthy rubbed sage and fresh thyme cut through the richness, while the hot chicken stock ensures every bite is moist and tender. It offers a delightful contrast between the crisp texture of toasted cracker edges and the soft, savory interior. Perfect for holiday tables or as a hearty accompaniment to roasted meats, this recipe brings a rustic, home-cooked charm to your meal.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 1
Calories: 1533.7
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
This unconventional yet deeply flavorful dressing transforms simple Saltine crackers into a gourmet side dish. The combination of spicy pork sausage and briny smoked oysters creates a rich, umami-packed foundation that is uniquely Southern. Earthy rubbed sage and fresh thyme cut through the richness, while the hot chicken stock ensures every bite is moist and tender. It offers a delightful contrast between the crisp texture of toasted cracker edges and the soft, savory interior. Perfect for holiday tables or as a hearty accompaniment to roasted meats, this recipe brings a rustic, home-cooked charm to your meal.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Pork sausage
  • 1 pound Saltine crackers
  • 3 cup Chicken stock; hot
  • 1 cup Onion; chopped
  • 1 cup Celery; chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 4 teaspoon Sage; rubbed
  • 2 teaspoon Thyme (leaves)
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon White pepper
  • 2 can Smoked oysters; drained
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the pork sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon until fully cooked.
  3. 3
    Remove the sausage from the skillet, leaving about 2 tablespoons of fat in the pan.
  4. 4
    Add the butter to the skillet and melt over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Add the chopped onion and celery to the skillet and sauté until the onions are soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. 6
    In a very large mixing bowl, crush the Saltine crackers into small, coarse pieces.
  7. 7
    Add the cooked sausage, sautéed vegetables, smoked oysters, sage, thyme, parsley, and white pepper to the bowl with the crackers.
  8. 8
    Mix all ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined.
  9. 9
    Pour the hot chicken stock over the mixture and stir gently until the crackers are well moistened but not soupy.
  10. 10
    Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish or use to stuff a poultry cavity.
  11. 11
    Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the dressing is heated through and the top is lightly golden.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

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.

Keywords: american, baking, bread, butter, celery, chicken, chopped, cracker, crackers, drained, dressing, hot, leaves, onion, oysters, parsley, pepper, pork, rubbed, sage, smoked, stuffing, sausage, thyme
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