New Orleans-style Oyster and French Bread Dressing

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: River Road Recipes IV
* Serves 10 to 12
== Ingredients ==
* 2 large loaves stale French bread, cubed
* 1 quart fresh oysters
* 1 bunch parsley, trimmed and chopped
* 2 bunches green onions, chopped
* 1 large bell pepper, chopped
* 1 large onion, chopped
* 4 ribs celery, chopped
* 3 garlic cloves, chopped
* 1 tsp (heaping) bacon drippings
* 1 cup butter (2 sticks)
* ⅛ to ¼ tsp thyme
* salt and red pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Dry the bread cubes on a baking sheet at 200°F.
# Drain the oysters, reserving the liquor and discarding any shells.
# Cut large oysters into halves if desired.
# Soak the bread cubes in the reserved oyster liquor in bowl.
# Saute the parsley, green onions, bell pepper, onion, celery and garlic in a mixture of the bacon drippings and ½ cup of the butter in a large skillet until the vegetables are tender.
# Combine the sautéed vegetables, bread cubes, remaining ½ cup butter, oysters, thyme, salt and red pepper in a bowl and mix well.
# Spoon the dressing into a baking dish.
# Bake at 350°F until brown and bubbly.
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