OYSTER-ARTICHOKE CASSEROLE

Oyster-Artichoke Casserole image

Provided by TxGriffLover

Time 50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 dozen oysters
1 (7 ounce) package pepperidge farms bread cubes
chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves, minced (optional)
1/4 cup chopped green onion
3/8 cup butter
2 (14 ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper
1/2 cup parsley
2 tablespoons absinthe
seasoned bread crumbs

Steps:

reheat oven to 350º.
Drain oysters and reserve liquid.
Soak bread cubes in oyster liquid and chicken broth as needed. This mixture should be very moist.
Warm oysters until they curl. Reserve.
Saute onions, celery, garlic and green onions in butter.
Add oysters, artichokes, bread cubes, thyme, salt, pepper and parsley. Cook 10-15 minutes.
Pour into a 14 x 10 x 2-inch casserole.
Sprinkle Absinthe and seasoned bread crumbs on top.
Bake 20-30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.2, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 4.8, Cholesterol 115.2, Sodium 590.6, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.8, Protein 22.7