Scalloped Oysters

Scalloped oysters are a traditional dish served in VA and NC at Christmas. This recipe from a cookbook entitled "Country Store Christmas Cook Book" issued by Christ and Grace Episcopal Church in Petersburg, VA many years ago. I have substituted saltine cracker crumbs for an equal amount of bread crumbs.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  quart  of shucked large  oyster
• 1⁄4 lb butter
• 1  cup  saltine crumbs
•  salt and pepper
•  cream (optional)

Directions

1. Place a layer of oysters in the bottom of a rectangular baking dish, sprinkling salt and pepper and cracker crumbs over lightly. Dot this heavily with butter. Continue the process until the baking dish is full. Sprinkle a few Tablespoons of cream over the dish if you wish (I think this improves) and let the dish set for 30 minutes. Bake in a 400 F oven for about 20 minutes or so until the dish is done.