Robin's Famous Creole Oyster Dressing

Robin's Famous Creole Oyster Dressing

Let's just say, that without this dressing Thanksgiving would not happen. Not at my house, anyway. This is the only request that my husband simply must have for Turkey Day. Even folks that don't like oysters LOVE this dressing! Now I am going to give you the recipe that would serve about 8 persons or 4 hungry Cajuns. Feel free to double or triple it! You won't be sorry!

Go to the store and get:

Cajun Seasoning
8 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
1 red bell pepper chopped
2 tablespoons of minced shallots
2 tablespoons of minced garlic
2 lbs. shucked oysters coarsely chopped
2 qts. heavy cream (chill. It's Thanksgiving fer gawd's sakes)
2 tablespoons of hot sauce
6 to 8 cups of day old bread. Cubed and dried out. I like to use french baguettes.
1 dozen eggs slightly beaten
salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1 cup chopped green onions divided
1 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

In a large dutch oven heat up your olive oil. Add some Cajun seasoning to taste. add vegetables and cook 3-4 minutes or until they are wilted. Stir in the oysters and cook for about 2 minutes. Add some oyster liquor to this. Drink some regular liquor if you want. I don't care. Whisk in the cream, hot sauce, and a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce. Fold in the bread cubes and mix thoroughly. Remove from the heat and whisk in the eggs. Season with salt and pepper. Fold in 1/2 cup of the green onions and 1/2 cup of the cheese. Pour the dressing into a pan and cover with foil. Bake for about 45 minutes covered and 15 uncovered in a 350 degree oven. Remove the dressing and let it sit for about 5 minutes, or until you get the other stuff heated up. Sprinkle the top with the rest of the green onions and cheese. Call me after dinner and thank me for this. ;)