Oyster Dressing with Thyme

Recipe

• 2 cups oysters, drained, coarsely chopped, liquid reserved
• 2 sleeves saltine crackers, crushed
• ½ cup butter
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped green onions, including tops
• ½ cup chopped celery
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Preheat the oven to 400° F.

Melt butter, add onion, green onions, celery and lightly sauté. Remove from heat. Add cream, thyme, salt and pepper.

In a large bowl, combine crushed crackers and vegetable mix. Add oysters and toss lightly. Add reserved oyster liquid until stuffing is moist, about ¼ cup. Place in shallow greased baking pan. Bake until done through and crusty on top, about 30 to 40 minutes.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor MM2