Scalloped Oysters

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Difficulty: Easy

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1 quart shucked oysters in their liquor
2 cup coarsely crushed saltine crackers
1 cup dry breadcrumbs
3/4 cup melted butter
1 cup cream
Nutmeg
Salt and pepper
Celery salt (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Pick oysters free of any shells.  In a deep buttered casserole, mix together crackers, breadcrumbs, and melted butter.  Place a thin layer of crumb mixture in the bottom of the casserole.  Cover it with half of the oysters.  Season cream with nutmeg, salt, pepper and celery salt (if using).  Pour half of this mixture over the oysters.  On the next layer, use the oysters, 3/4 of the remaining crumb mixture and cover that with seasoned cream.  Top with the remaining crumbs.  Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned.

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this recipe is both easy and delicious. My family wants this for every holiday or get together.

By Anonymous on November 25, 2009

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