Scalloped Oysters

Creation in Hope's Note:

This is from my mom's recipe cards. I have not tried this.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• ½ cup butter , oleo
• 1 ½ cups cracker crumbs
• 24 oysters , shucked, reserve liquid
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1⁄16; teaspoon cayenne pepper
• ¼ cup oyster liquid

Directions:

1. Preheat oven 425 degrees.
2. Melt butter.
3. Add crackers to butter and stir.
4. In oyster liquid add cream, salt and cayenne pepper.
5. Butter a 1 quart baking dish.
6. Layer 1/3 of crumb mixture and 12 oysters.
7. Pour 1/2 of the liquid over the 1st layer.
8. Add another 1/3 of the crumbs and 12 oysters and remaining liquid.
9. Top with crumbs.
10. Bake 15-20 minutes in 425 degrees until browned.

Reviews

[Peter J]

Yum! I actually cooked a little bit differently by layering the mix as a single layer in the shell rather than using a baking dish. Worked very well. I also used natural yoghurt rather than cream so it was a little healthier.