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Eggplant And Oyster Dressing  
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Tablespoon Olive oil  
Cup Chopped onions  
/4 Cup Chopped celery  
Cup Small−diced eggplant  
/4 Cup Chopped red bell peppers  
/4 Cup Chopped green bell peppers  
Salt; to taste  
Cayenne pepper; to taste  
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Tablespoon Chopped garlic  
/2 Cup Chopped green onions  
Pound Shucked oysters; roughly chopped  
−1/2 Cup Oyster liqueur  
Eggs; beaten  
Quart Heavy cream  
Cup Cubed day−old bread −; (to 4 cups)  
/2 Cup Grated Parmesan cheese  
3 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates  
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Butter a 13− by 9−inch rectangular baking  
dish. In a saute pan, heat the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the  
onions and celery. Saute for 2 minutes. Add the eggplant and peppers. Saute  
the vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the vegetables are soft. Season  
with salt and cayenne. Add the garlic and green onions. Saute for 2 minutes.  
Stir in the chopped oysters and saute for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. In  
a mixing bowl, whisk the oysters liqueur, eggs, and cream together. Turn the  
sauteed mixture into the mixing bowl. Mix well. Stir in the bread cubes and  
cheese. Reseason with salt and cayenne. Pour the dressing into the prepared  
pan and cover. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for an  
additional 15 minutes, or until the dressing is set in the center. Remove  
from the oven and cool slightly before serving. Thie recipe yields 6 to 8  
servings.  
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