Recipes Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes Oyster-and-Bacon Dressing Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Anna Williams Prep Time: 50 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 15 mins Servings: 12 Freshly shucked oysters and their liquor plus a touch of smoky bacon give this traditional Thanksgiving side tons of flavor. Ingredients 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more, room temperature, for baking dish 3 slices bacon, coarsely chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped (1 cup) 1 celery stalk, finely chopped (½ cup) Kosher salt 1 tablespoon packed finely chopped fresh sage leaves ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc ⅔ cup heavy cream 16 ounces shucked oysters in liquor, ½ cup liquor reserved, then oysters drained and halved 75 butter crackers, such as Ritz, broken into bite-size pieces (4 cups) 2 tablespoons packed coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees with a rack in upper third. Brush a shallow 2-quart baking dish with butter. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium until crisp and fat is rendered, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain, leaving fat in skillet. Add onion and celery to skillet; season with salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are soft and golden in places, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in sage and cayenne; cook 30 seconds. Add wine and boil until mostly evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in cream and reserved oyster liquor; simmer until reduced and thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in oysters; season with salt. In a large bowl, toss crackers with melted butter to evenly coat. Sprinkle one-third of cracker mixture evenly in bottom of prepared baking dish. Spoon half of oyster mixture evenly over crackers. Repeat layering with another one-third of cracker mixture and remaining half of oyster mixture. Toss remaining one-third of cracker mixture with parsley; sprinkle evenly over top. Bake until golden brown on top and heated through, 20 to 25 minutes (if top is browning too quickly, tent with foil). Sprinkle with bacon and serve immediately. Rate it Print