Recipe of Escalloped Oysters - Food Recipes

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Escalloped Oysters

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Serving Size : 1
Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Seafood/Fish

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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 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -