Leah Chase's Holiday Oyster Dressing | Louisiana Kitchen & Culture

Ingredients

• 2 pints fresh oysters in liquid
• 1 lb ground round
• 10 slices day-old white sandwich bread
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 sticks butter
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 2 whole eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs