Mrs. Magnolia’s Holiday Oyster Dressing

In anticipation of the holidays, I would like to share a favorite recipe of mine.....

The following recipe is a family tradition that has been passed down through generations in my family.  

First, prepare the seasoned stuffing mixture.  I   use:

 10 oz.  DRY white bread and 6 oz DRY wheat bread, process gently in food processor. Season with salt, pepper, sage and poultry seasoning.

For 12-14lb Turkey

16oz homemade seasoned stuffing mixture

1 ¾ c. very hot water

8oz plus 3 T. (I use high quality butter such as Keller’s or Plugra)

2 stalks celery and celery leaves

1 large onion

2 pints fresh oysters in their liquor

Sea salt

White pepper

Sautee celery and onion in 3 tbsp. butter until soft and translucent. 

Mix sautéed onions and celery into the stuffing mix, add remainder of butter to hot water, stir to melt.  Add to stuffing mixture and mix gently.  Fold in oysters and oyster liquor

Salt and Pepper to taste

Stuff into turkey and roast accordingly.

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A rare nor'easter brought several inches of snow to us causing   minimal damage; although one of the large tree limbs nicked the top off my  beloved magnolia tree.  Aside from that, it was a beautiful cozy day by the fire...... capped off with a fresh turkey , stuffed with  my special oyster dressing  for dinner. 

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Their biggest job is to shed everywhere and muddy up my waxed wood floors. My biggest job is vacuuming and mopping, in-between listing and selling homes. Eventually we will get to some renovations and preservation of Magnolia Cottage.......If Spencer and Henry allow us the time.

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