New England Oyster Dressing II for Roast Turkey(Stuffing)

• 3/4 cup  bacon fat
• 2 cups diced onions
• 6  ribs chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped parsley
• 2 cups crumbled French bread
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 2 pints oysters (reserve liquid)
• 4  eggs
•  Salt and Pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 cup butter

Method Brown onions, celery, and parsley in bacon fat.  Mix bread and water and add to pan.  Add oysters.  Cook 3 minutes.  Add eggs, salt and pepper, thyme and oyster water. Over very low heat, cook 2 more minutes. (It should be thick.) Pour into a greased baking dish. Dot with butter. Bake in preheated 375°F oven for 20 minutes. Do not overcook. Yield: 4 servings Contributor: Pat Ciesla more thanksgiving(& Christmas) recipes more bread recipes Happy Holiday! top of page