Best 13 Oyster Bread And Spinach Stuffing Recipes

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Oyster bread and spinach stuffing is a delicious and versatile dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you are making it for a holiday dinner, a potluck, or just a weeknight meal, this stuffing is sure to be a hit. It combines the savory flavors of oysters and spinach with the hearty texture of bread, creating a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. Additionally, this stuffing is easy to make and can be customized to fit your own preferences.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMED SPINACH OYSTER STUFFING



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Creamed Spinach Oyster Stuffing

Provided by The Rachael Ray Staff

Number Of Ingredients 30

For the Creamed Spinach:
2 tablespoons butter
1 clove garlic
thinly sliced
1 onion
minced
3 bunches spinach
cleaned
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup cream cheese
softened at room temp
For the Stuffing: 8 cups French or Country Bread
torn or diced small
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions
chopped
4 stalks celery
chopped
2 carrots
peeled and chopped
1 cup vermouth
such as Noilly Prat
1 cup butter
2 cups chicken stock
24 bluepoint oysters
shucked and juice reserved
3 tablespoons picked thyme leaves
3 tablespoons parsley
cut in chiffonade

Steps:

  • For the spinach, in saut pan over medium heat, melt butter
  • Add garlic and onion, and cook until soft
  • Add spinach and saut until soft
  • Add heavy cream and nutmeg
  • Cook until slightly reduced and thickened, but still liquidly
  • Remove from heat; fold in cream cheese
  • Set aside and allow spinach to cool completely
  • Preheat oven to 325F
  • Spread bread cubes on a baking pan and bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes
  • Remove and let cool
  • Once cooled, place in a mixing bowl
  • In large saut pan over medium heat, add olive oil
  • Cook onions, celery and carrots; deglaze with vermouth and reduce
  • Add butter and remove from heat
  • Transfer vegetables to bowl with bread pieces, add chicken stock and mix
  • Fold in creamed spinach, oysters and oyster liquid, and herbs, and mix thoroughly
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Transfer to a buttered baking dish and bake covered at 325F for 30 minutes
  • After 30 minutes, remove cover and bake for an additional 25 minutes until golden brown

OYSTER STUFFING



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 2h50m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound French bread, or white Pullman loaf or packaged bread stuffing
1 cup butter
1 pound spinach stems removed, washed and drained
2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 ounces button mushrooms, quartered
2 ounces shiitakes, cut into 8 sections
3 dozen shucked oysters, juice reserved
1 pound Italian sausage, cooked and diced
1/4 cup prunes
4 ounces dried cherries
4 ounces golden raisins
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs
1/2 cup cream
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced sage
1 teaspoon minced rosemary
1 tablespoon minced thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Trim the crust off the bread. Slice the bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread the bread on a baking sheet and toast for 20 to 30 minutes, or until dry, being careful not to develop any color. Set aside.
  • Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter.
  • Brush a 2-quart casserole or gratin dish with the melted butter and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan, add 1 tablespoon of the butter and melt. Add the spinach and cook over high heat until wilted. Drain the spinach and set aside.
  • To the same saute pan, over medium heat, add the remaining 7 ounces butter. Add the onion and the garlic and saute until translucent, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the mushrooms and continue to saute another 5 minutes. Add the oysters, oyster juice, sausage, spinach, dried fruits, and salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes and stir until the mixture is well blended. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Add the cream and milk. Stir until well blended. Add the parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. Add the reserved oyster mixture and the toasted bread and mix well. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to the buttered casserole dish and bake for 45 minutes or until done.

OYSTER, BREAD AND SPINACH STUFFING



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Provided by Suzanne Hamlin

Categories     casseroles, side dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 baguettes, 1/2 pound each
2 cups chicken stock
25 oysters, shucked, with juice reserved
1/2 pound bacon, cut into 1/2-inch slivers
2 cups diced onions
4 parsnips, cut into 1/2-inch dice
5 salsify roots, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 cups diced celery, plus the chopped leaves
1 bunch fresh spinach, washed, stems discarded
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut off and discard ends of the baguettes. Cut loaves, including the crust, into 3/4-inch cubes. Spread on two baking sheets, and place each sheet on middle rack of oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until toasty.
  • In large skillet, heat chicken stock until it simmers. Add oysters and oyster liquid, and poach for 1 to 2 minutes, until just cooked. Transfer oysters to a bowl. Drain off and reserve poaching liquid.
  • In the same skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Leave bacon fat in the pan. Add diced onions, parnsips, salsify and celery. Cook, stirring, over medium heat until almost tender.
  • Cut spinach into large pieces. Add to vegetables in skillet and cook, stirring, until wilted. Remove from heat, and add reserved oysters and bacon. (If cooking in advance, cover and refrigerate overnight.)
  • When ready to cook, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix thyme, parsley, eggs and butter in a bowl. Add reserved bread cubes, and mix well. Add enough reserved poaching liquid to moisten well. Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Transfer to 9-by-12-inch greased, shallow casserole. Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes, until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 395, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 40 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 794 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

SAUSAGE AND OYSTER STUFFING



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This is the stuffing recipe for the turducken. Chicken broth, beer, or water can be used in place of turkey broth.

Provided by Stephanie

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Sausage Stuffing and Dressing Recipes

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound pork sausage
16 ounces unseasoned dry bread stuffing mix
2 (8 ounce) cans oyster pieces, liquid reserved
2 cups chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1 ½ cups turkey broth
salt and pepper to taste
Creole seasoning to taste

Steps:

  • Place sausage in a large, deep skillet. Cook and crumble over medium high heat until evenly brown.
  • In a large bowl combine the dry bread stuffing with the sausage and pan juices. Stir in the oyster pieces and liquid, chopped celery, chopped onion, and butter.
  • Add the broth/liquid a little at a time until the dressing is moist but not soggy. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning. Refrigerate until cold and stuff in turducken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 139.6 calories, Carbohydrate 12.1 g, Cholesterol 21.3 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 368.6 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

BAKED OYSTERS AND SPINACH



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Make and share this Baked Oysters and Spinach recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 lbs fresh spinach, rinsed well and left wet
1/4 cup butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 quart shucked fresh oyster
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill or 2 teaspoons dried dill

Steps:

  • Place the spinach in a large saucepan, cover, and steam over moderate heat for about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Drain the spinach, refresh under cold water, squeeze dry, and chop finely.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a large skillet, heat half the butter, add the onion, and sauté over moderate heat for 5 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add the spinach, nutmeg, salt, pepper, and cream.
  • Stir well and cook over moderate heat for about 2 minutes, stirring in a few bread crumbs if necessary to thicken the mixture.
  • Add the oysters and dill and stir well.
  • Spoon the mixture into a well-buttered baking dish, sprinkle the top with bread crumbs, dot with the remaining butter, and bake for 10 to 15 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 15.1, Cholesterol 150.3, Sodium 452.1, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.7, Protein 21.1

OYSTER STUFFING



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My mother made this stuffing every Thanksgiving for my, father who loves it! And now I make it.-Amy Voights, Brodhead, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 celery rib, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon rubbed sage
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups cubed day-old bread
1 large egg, beaten
2/3 cup chicken broth
1 cup shucked oysters, drained and coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small skillet, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the parsley, poultry seasoning, sage and pepper. Add bread cubes. Combine the egg, broth and oysters; add to bread mixture, stirring gently to combine. , Transfer to a greased 1-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until a thermometer reads 160° and stuffing is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

SPINACH AND CRISPY OYSTER SALAD WITH ROSEMARY-DIJON DRESSING



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This irresistible salad became a signature at Savoir Faire. I coat the oysters with bread crumbs flavored with sage, rosemary, and parsley-and strongly encourage you to use all three. The smell alone will have your mouth watering. Fried in this coating, the oysters take on a rich flavor that suggests stuffing. Placed atop a fresh spinach salad, the dish becomes a playful twist on Oysters Rockefeller (raw oysters on the half shell, topped with a spinach-bread crumb mixture and baked). The Rosemary-Dijon Dressing (which should be made first so the salad will come together easily at the end) is one you'll make again and again-it's delicious on just about any mix of greens.

Yield makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pint (about 24) shucked oysters
2 cups dry bread crumbs
4 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (such as sage, rosemary, and parsley), or 2 tablespoons mixed dried herbs
1 cup egg whites (from about 8 large eggs), lightly beaten
6 cups spinach, stemmed, washed, and dried
4 large or 8 small button mushrooms, sliced
Olive or vegetable oil, for frying
Rosemary-Dijon Dressing
4 scallions, thinly sliced, as garnish
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
Salt and pepper
Hot sauce
(makes about 1 cup, enough for 4 servings plus a little left over)

Steps:

  • Rinse and drain the oysters, then dry them thoroughly on paper towels. On a plate or pie tin, combine the bread crumbs and herbs. Dip the oysters in frothy egg whites and then in herbed bread crumbs. Press the oysters in the crumbs to ensure an even coating. Lay the oysters on a tray in one layer and set aside or refrigerate (uncovered) until ready to cook. Prepare the spinach and divide among four plates. Arrange mushroom slices around the spinach. Heat 1 inch of olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oysters and cook until evenly golden brown, about 4 minutes. Divide oysters evenly among the four plates. Drizzle with the dressing and sprinkle with scallions. Serve immediately.
  • Whisk together the shallots, vinegar, mustard, and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is creamy and emulsified. Stir in the rosemary and season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more oil if the dressing is too sharp.
  • For this dish, I suggest panfrying in olive oil because I love the flavor, but you can use any neutral vegetable oil, such as canola or peanut. Either way, you should use enough oil to completely cover the bottom of the pan, and make sure it gets good and hot (but not smoking). To reduce spattering when frying, see that your oysters are dry before dipping them into the egg white and bread crumbs. You might also invest in a spatter screen, which is inexpensive and works well. If your mushrooms aren't nice enough to use raw, you can sauté them.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY OYSTER DRESSING STUFFING



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Without the fuss of packing it into the bird, a dressing is easier to prepare, too, and less hassle to serve. You also get more control over the final flavor and texture of a separately cooked dressing, and the results are healthier because the bread doesn't absorb fat from the turkey.

Provided by Timothy H.

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb good-quality French bread or 1 lb white bread
1/2 lb unsalted butter
1 lb prewashed organic baby spinach leaves
2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 ounces button mushrooms, wiped clean, trimmed, and quartered
2 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms, wiped clean, trimmed, and cut into 8 pieces each
3 dozen shucked small oysters, juices reserved (see above)
1 lb fresh Italian pork sausage, cooked and diced
8 pitted prunes, diced
1/4 lb dried cherries
1/4 lb golden raisin
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cage-free eggs
1/2 cup organic whipping cream
1/2 cup organic milk
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon minced fresh sage leaf
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme leave
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary leaf

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
  • Trim the crusts from the bread. Cut the bread into 1/2-inch cubes. Spread the cubes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven until dry but not yet browned, 20 to 30 minutes. Set aside.
  • Raise the oven temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small saucepan or microwave-proof dish, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter. Brush a 2-quart (2-l) casserole or gratin dish with the melted butter and set aside.
  • In a large saute pan, add another 1 tablespoon of the butter and melt over high heat. Add the spinach and saute just until it has wilted. Drain the spinach, transfer to a bowl, and set aside.
  • To the same saute pan over medium heat, add the remaining butter. Add the onion and garlic and saute until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the button and shiitake mushrooms and saute, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Add the oysters, oyster juice, sausage, spinach, dried fruits, and salt and pepper. Cook for 3 minutes more, stirring frequently to combine the ingredients. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Stir in the cream and milk until well blended. Add the parsley, sage, thyme, and rosemary. Add the reserved oyster mixture, bread cubes, and spinach and stir until thoroughly combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary, with a little more salt and pepper.
  • Transfer the mixture to the buttered casserole dish. Bake until the dressing is heated through, puffy, and golden brown on top, about 45 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1207.4, Fat 72.9, SaturatedFat 35.5, Cholesterol 380.9, Sodium 1758, Carbohydrate 85.1, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 16.4, Protein 55.5

OYSTER DRESSING (STUFFING)



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This recipe is the only way I like oysters! And, the best stuffing ever!

Provided by Stephanie Holt

Categories     Side Dish     Stuffing and Dressing Recipes     Oyster Stuffing and Dressing

Time 1h

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped onion
8 cups dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 cups oysters, liquid reserved
3 eggs, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
½ teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 2 quart casserole dish.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes. Mix in the bread crumbs and parsley and remove from the heat. Add the oysters and eggs, and season with salt, pepper, poultry seasoning and thyme. Stir in enough liquid from the oysters to moisten and mix everything thoroughly. Transfer to the casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the top is toasted and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 51.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 667.4 mg, Sugar 4 g

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA OYSTER STUFFING



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Categories     Leafy Green     Shellfish     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Stuffing/Dressing     Oyster     Spinach     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1-pound loaf unsliced sourdough bread, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 16 cups)
3/4 10-ounce package ready-to-use fresh spinach, stems removed, leaves coarsely chopped (about 8 generous cups)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
1/2 cup minced shallots (about 4)
3 celery stalks, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 8-ounce jars fresh oysters, drained, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 2 teaspoons dried
3 eggs, beaten to blend
1 1/2 cups (about) canned low-salt chicken broth

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 250°F. Divide bread cubes between 2 large baking sheets. Bake until dry but not colored, about 15 minutes. Transfer bread to very large bowl. Add spinach to bread.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add minced shallots, chopped celery and garlic and sauté until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes. Stir vegetables into bread mixture. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add oysters and sauté 2 minutes. Mix oysters and 2 tablespoons tarragon into stuffing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in eggs.
  • To bake stuffing in turkey:
  • Mix 1/3 cup chicken broth into stuffing. Fill main turkey cavity with stuffing. Mix enough chicken broth into remaining stuffing to moisten (about 1/2 to 3/4 cup broth, depending on amount of remaining stuffing). Spoon remaining stuffing into buttered baking dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil. Bake stuffing in dish alongside turkey until heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is crisp, about 20 minutes.
  • To bake all stuffing in pan:
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish. Mix 1 1/2 cups chicken broth into stuffing. Transfer to prepared dish. Cover with buttered aluminum foil and bake until stuffing is heated through, about 30 minutes. Uncover stuffing and bake until top is crisp, about 20 minutes.

BACON & OYSTER STUFFING



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Smoky bacon leads the way in this East Coast-inspired stuffing. If you really like oysters, add an extra can. Doubling the oysters will add about 17¢ per serving.-Sherry Thompson, Seneca, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 celery ribs, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh sage or 1/2 teaspoon rubbed sage
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 cups cubed day-old French bread
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 eggs
1 cup chicken broth
1 can (8 ounces) whole oysters, drained and chopped
1/4 cup white wine or additional chicken broth

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute celery and onions in butter until tender. Add the garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the parsley, sage, thyme, poultry seasoning and pepper., Place bread cubes in a large bowl; add celery mixture and bacon. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, broth, oysters and wine. Add to bread mixture; stir just until moistened., Transfer to a greased 3-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until lightly browned and a thermometer reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 87mg cholesterol, Sodium 766mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER SOURDOUGH STUFFING RECIPE - (4.4/5)



Oysters Rockefeller Sourdough Stuffing Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by á-10360

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
4 slices thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
1 cup finely chopped shallots, about 8 medium
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Pernod
2 teaspoons dried chervil, crushed
10 cups dry sourdough bread cubes*
2 cups shucked oysters (about 28 large), drained and coarsely chopped (1 pint)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 14 1/2 ounce can vegetable broth or chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese (2 ounces)
Bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 3-quart rectangular baking dish; set aside. Squeeze excess liquid from spinach; set aside. In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Add shallots and garlic to the reserved drippings. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until shallots are tender. Carefully add Pernod, stirring to scrape up any crusty brown bits. Stir in spinach and chervil. In a large bowl combine bacon, spinach mixture, bread cubes, oysters, salt, and black pepper. In a small bowl combine broth, melted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Drizzle broth mixture over bread mixture, tossing gently to moisten. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking dish. Bake, covered, for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, about 15 minutes more or until heated through. If desired, serve with additional hot pepper sauce.

BREADED OYSTERS WITH SPINACH



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

24 large oysters, like Malpeques, Belons or bluepoints
1 egg
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs
Juice of one lemon
10 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups fresh spinach leaves (one pound), washed, drained and trimmed
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pinch of paprika

Steps:

  • Cover the palm of your hand with a folded kitchen towel, and place an oyster in the center. With an oyster knife, scrape away any barnacles. Wipe the knife and thrust it into the hinge of the shell. Run the knife around the oyster and flip it open. Discard the top shell. Cut the muscle that holds the meat to the shell and transfer the meat and oyster brine to a saucepan. Repeat with remaining oysters.
  • Place the saucepan over medium heat, bring the juices to a simmer and poach the oysters 1 minute, flipping them once while cooking. Transfer the oysters to a plate, and reserve the juices.
  • In a small mixing bowl, beat the egg.
  • Dip the oysters in the egg. Then, dredge them in the bread crumbs, tapping to remove excess. Set aside.
  • Strain the reserved cooking juices through a fine sieve into a small saucepan, and cook over medium heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Using a wire whisk, beat in the lemon juice and 6 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon at a time. Set aside.
  • In a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil and add the spinach. Cook, stirring, until just wilted and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove and keep warm.
  • In another nonstick pan large enough to hold the oysters in a single layer, melt the 4 remaining tablespoons butter over high heat. When the butter begins to bubble, add the oysters and cook on one side until slightly browned, about 1 1/2 minutes. Flip the oysters gently, and cook a minute or so, just until golden brown.
  • Divide the spinach over 4 warmed serving plates. Spoon the sauce around the spinach. Arrange 6 oysters on each plate over the sauce. Sprinkle the border of the plate with paprika for color.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 828, UnsaturatedFat 21 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 48 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 22 grams, Sodium 1391 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Always use the freshest ingredients you can find, as this will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Don't overcook the oysters: Oysters are delicate and can easily be overcooked, so be careful not to cook them for too long. They should be cooked until they are just opaque in the center.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This recipe uses spinach, but you can use any type of vegetable you like. Some other good options include carrots, celery, onions, and mushrooms.
  • Season the stuffing well: Don't be afraid to season the stuffing well. You can use a variety of herbs and spices, such as thyme, sage, rosemary, and garlic.
  • Let the stuffing rest before baking: This will help it to absorb all of the flavors and will also make it easier to handle.

Conclusion:

Oyster bread and spinach stuffing is a delicious and easy-to-make side dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

Whether you are looking for a traditional stuffing recipe or something a little more unique, this oyster bread and spinach stuffing has got you covered. So next time you are in need of a side dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed.

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