Recipe of Oyster Noodle Casserole - Food Recipes

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Oyster Noodle Casserole

Recipe By : Quick, Thrifty Cooking - Reader's Digest
Serving Size : 4
Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Casseroles Pasta Seafood Theme Week

Ingredients - Preparation Method:

4 ounces egg noodles -- broad 1 pint oysters -- shucked 6 tablespoons butter -- 3/4 stick* 3 tablespoons yellow onion -- finely chopped 2 tablespoons green pepper -- finely chopped 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1/2 cup bread crumbs -- fine dry * or margarine Preheat the over to 425 Deg. F. Cook the noodles according to the package directions, drain thoroughly in a colander, and set aside. Meanwhile, drain the oysters, reserving the liquor and set both aside. Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a 1-quart saucepan over moderate heat. Add the onion and green pepper, and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. Blend in the flour with a wire whisk, then add the milk, and stir vigorourly until the mixture is thickened and smooth--about 3 minutes. Add the oyster liquor, salt, black pepper, and cayenned pepper. Place half the noodles in a butter 1-1/2 quart casserole, cover with the oysters, then add the remaining noodles. Pour the sauce over all, top with the bread crumbs, dot with the remaining 3 tablespoon of butter, and bake, uncovered for 15 minutes or until brown and bubby. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : Preparation: 15 Minutes Cooking: 15 Minutes Total: 30 minutes TIP: You can make this dish a day ahead Copyright 1985 The Reader's Digest Association Inc. ISBN 0-89577-181-0