Shuck Yeah My Best Oyster Stuffing Recipe So Easy

Ingredients

• 1 pint (475 ml) shucked oysters, undrained (or 24 fresh oysters, shucked, with their liquor reserved)
• 1 tablespoon oyster liquor (optional, if using shucked oysters)
• 1/2 cup (113g / 4 oz) unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped (approx. 1/2 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
• 8 cups (approx. 200g) stale bread, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken broth (low sodium)
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream (or half-and-half)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup (packed) fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped