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Escalloped Oysters
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Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood/Fish
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 Qt. select Chesapeake Bay oysters -- (about 60)
-- (with a little
liquid)
2 C. stale -- coarse bread crumbs
2 C. coarse saltine cracker crumbs
2 C. melted butter
8 Tbsp. oyster liquor
6 Tbsp. table cream
salt
freshly ground pepper
Mix bread and cracker crumbs and stir in melted butter.
Put a thin layer of mixture (approximately 1/3) over bottom of
well-buttered, large baking dish (9 x 12 x 2-inches). Cover
with half of the oysters; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Dribble half of oyster liquor and half of cream over top.
Repeat with another layer of buttered crumbs (approximately
1/3), the rest of the oysters, salt and pepper, the rest of the
oyster liquor and cream; top with a layer of crumbs. Bake at
400 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve immediately in the baking dish.
Note: Never use more than 2 layers of oysters.
A Favorite Dish From Fauquier Hunt Country
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