Saturday, November 26, 2011

Cornbread Oyster Stuffing





2 (16 – ounce) package of Cornbread Stuffing mix (or you can use homemade cornbread)
2 large onions, diced
4 ribs celery, diced
2 lbs. mild Italian sausage
2 green pepper, diced
½ cup of sugar
1 lbs Oysters, chopped (with juice)
4 Cups of chicken broth
1 stick of butter, melted
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh sage
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 400
Cook sausage until brown, and brake up. Remove some of the grease  and add the onions, celery and green pepper, sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Remove to a bowl (use one big enough to hold the Stuffing mix) combine stuffing mix, with sauté onion mixture, add chicken broth, and chopped oysters. Mix in ½ of the melted butter. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.  Add thyme and sage.  Add to a buttered baking dish pour the rest of the melted butter over the top of stuffing. Bake covered for 30-45 minutes, then remove foil and cook until top is crisp, about 10 minutes more