Hey, y'all! Are you tired of classic stuffing? I find that it can, at times, be dry and bland. That's why I love this Oyster Sausage Stuffing recipe -- it's absolutely delicious, moist, and has bold flavors that are sure to impress your guests. Make it once and I promise you won't go back!
This recipe stems from my Auntie JJ and is a part of a larger series, #CookingLikeJJ, which you can read more about here.
Oyster Sausage Stuffing

What makes this oyster sausage stuffing so incredible is the complex flavors from the oysters and sausage, along with a unique ingredient for the liquid: onion soup mix!

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
- 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. Enjoy!

Oyster Sausage Stuffing Recipe

Oyster Sausage Stuffing
Ingredients
- 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!
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About the Series: Cooking Like JJ
My Auntie JJ was the quintessential southern woman. She was classy, tasteful, always refined; an amazing cook and hostess; and did everything that she balanced – teaching, running businesses, raising a family, and keeping an immaculate home – with ease. She is one of the main inspirations behind JCP Eats, as she was the one who taught me about timeless, southern food and entertaining. When JJ passed away, I planned this series as a way to pay homage to her 91 years here on Earth; in a way, it’s a form of mourning – in another, it seems like my final gift to her. I hope y’all will enjoy this deep dive into the culinary archives of my family + Phelps Acres Farm. While I’ll never be able to cook as good as JJ, I can only strive to cook like JJ (hence the title of the series). Learn more here.

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My best,
JC
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Jessica Formicola
My husband loves oysters, so I can't wait to give this stuffing a try this year! Excited to mix up the usual.
Debra
We were looking for a new stuffing recipe this year....this sounds so flavorful with the onion soup...I'll report back after the holiday!
Bernice
I have heard of oyster stuffing but have never tried it! I'm saving this recipe for my next turkey day...which is soon!
Elizabeth
Not usually a fan of oysters but this is worth a try!