Scalloped Oysters

Southern Living, for dad

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 3  cups  cracker crumbs
• 2 (12 ounce) containers  fresh standard  oysters, drained
•  salt
•  pepper
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups half-and-half
• 2  eggs, beaten
• 1⁄8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

1. Sprinkle ½ cup cracker crumbs in a lightly greased 8-inch square baking dish.
2. Cover with half the oysters; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
3. Dot with half the butter and cover with half the remaining cracker crumbs.
4. Repeat layers with remaining oysters, salt, pepper, butter, and cracker crumbs.
5. Combine the half-and-half, eggs, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl; beat well.
6. Pour around the oysters; bake in a preheated 350° oven for 40 minutes or until bubbly and lightly browned.