Grandpa D's Favorite Scalloped Oysters Recipe
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Contributor: Debbie Mitchem
Added: Monday, June 15, 2009
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Ingredients: 1 pt. oysters (fresh are best)
2 c. medium coarse crackers (Ritz) (46 crackers)
1/2 c. butter, melted
3/4 c. light cream
1/2 t. salt
1/4 t. Worcestershire sauce
Pepper as directed
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Directions:Drain oysters, reserving 1/4 c. liquor. Combine crumbs and butter, spread 1/3 of crumbs in 8 1/2" round pan (Grandma Dearing always used a loaf pan). Cover with 1/2 of the oysters. Sprinkle with pepper. Using another 1/3 of the crumbs, spread a second layer, cover with remaining oysters. Sprinkle with pepper. Combine cream, reserved oyster liquor, salt, and Worcestershire sauce. Pour over oysters and top with remaining crumbs. Bake in 350º oven, about 40 minutes or till done. |
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Notes: This was Grandpa (Gary) Dearing's favorite dish at holiday meals, which was the only time we made it. If you like oysters, you'll love it. If you don't like oysters, try it anyway. This is really rich and probably makes more than 4 servings.
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