Hey, y’all! If classic stuffing sometimes feels a little dry or underwhelming, this Oyster Sausage Stuffing is the upgrade you’ve been looking for. It’s rich, flavorful, and wonderfully moist — a standout side that always gets attention. Make it once, and I’m pretty sure you won’t want to go back!

Oyster Sausage Stuffing

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What makes this stuffing so incredible is the way the oysters and sausage bring deep, savory complexity, while a surprising ingredient — onion soup mix — adds an extra layer of richness to the liquid. It all comes together into a dish that feels traditional, but with a little something special in every bite.

Oyster Sausage Stuffing Ingredients

• 1 packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 3 cups of boiling water
• ¾ c. butter (1.5 sticks)
• 8 c. Pepperidge Farm Herb-Seasoned Classic Stuffing
• 8 oz. canned oysters, drained and chopped
• 1 lb. hot breakfast sausage, cooked and drained
• 1 tbsp. parsley
• 1 tbsp.. rosemary
• 1 tsp. sage
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. garlic powder

How to Make Oyster Sausage Stuffing

1. Preheat your oven to 375F.
2. While preparing the other ingredients, combine packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix and the 3 cups of boiling water. Mix well and allow it to sit.
3. In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1.5 sticks of butter. Add Pepperidge Farm Herb-Seasoned Classic Stuffing and stir until coated in butter. Add in onion soup + water mixture, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and garlic powder; cook for 3-5 minutes. Fold in the chopped oysters and cooked breakfast sausage. Add stuffing to a greased baking dish and bake for 40 minutes.
4. Remove from oven, garnish with additional parsley if desired. Enjoy!

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Let the onion soup mix fully dissolve in the boiling water — giving it a few minutes to sit deepens the flavor and helps it absorb evenly into the stuffing.
2. Chop the oysters into small pieces so they integrate smoothly without overpowering any bite.
3. Cook the sausage until it’s deeply browned; the crispy edges add richness and texture throughout the dish.
4. Make it ahead: assemble the stuffing (without baking), cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add 5–10 minutes to the bake time.

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Oyster Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Oyster Sausage Stuffing

JC Phelps

Say goodbye to boring stuffing and say hello to my Auntie JJ's Oyster Sausage Stuffing. It's absolutely delicious and so easy to make!

5 from 38 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings 12 servings

Calories 425 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 packet Lipton Onion Soup Mix
• 3 c. boiling water
• ¾ c. butter 1.5 sticks
• 8 c. Pepperidge Farm Herb-Seasoned Classic Stuffing
• 8 oz. canned oysters drained and chopped
• 1 lb. hot breakfast sausage cooked and drained
• 1 tbsp. parsley
• 1 tablespoon rosemary
• 1 tsp. sage
• 1 tsp. thyme
• 1 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

 

• Preheat your oven to 375F.
• While preparing the other ingredients, combine packet of Lipton Onion Soup Mix and the 3 cups of boiling water. Mix well and allow it to sit.
• In a large pot over medium heat, melt 1.5 sticks of butter. Add Pepperidge Farm Herb-Seasoned Classic Stuffing and stir until coated in butter. Add in onion soup + water mixture, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and garlic powder; cook for 3-5 minutes. Fold in the chopped oysters and cooked breakfast sausage. Add stuffing to a greased baking dish and bake for 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven, garnish with additional parsley if desired, and enjoy!

Notes

1. Let the onion soup mix fully dissolve in the boiling water — giving it a few minutes to sit deepens the flavor and helps it absorb evenly into the stuffing.
2. Chop the oysters into small pieces so they integrate smoothly without overpowering any bite.
3. Cook the sausage until it’s deeply browned; the crispy edges add richness and texture throughout the dish.
4. Make it ahead: assemble the stuffing (without baking), cover tightly, and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Add 5–10 minutes to the bake time.

Nutrition

Calories: 425kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 1299mgPotassium: 299mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 679IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 3mg

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