A family holiday tradition: Maw-Maw always had a pot of fresh Oyster Dressing to go with the holiday spread. As a kid, I didn't know it had oysters in it, I just knew it was delicious! Some variations on this dish include rice or French bread, but I just wanted to share how we still do it in my family.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs. ground beef
• 2 lbs. ground pork
• 1 pint oysters
•  1 quart chicken stock
• 1 stick butter
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• Boudreaux's Backyard Lil' Bit Better Creole seasoning
• Boudreaux's Backyard Low & Slow Simmer seasoning
• 4 tbsp. parsley, chopped
• Panko breadcrumbs as needed

Directions

1. Brown meat, drain, set aside.
2. Sort oysters, and pick for shells. In separate pot, add oysters with liquid and 1 quart chicken stock. Simmer 3-5 minutes. Remove oysters and reserve liquid.
3. Add oysters to food processor and blend.
4. Add butter, allowing to melt. Then add trinity and sauté until soft.
5. Add garlic and cook about 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
6. Return ground meat to pot with vegetables. Add ground oysters along with liquid, and season liberally. Simmer 1 hour.
7. Add in parsley and panko to reach desired consistency, stirring to incorporate.