Scalloped Oysters

Submitted by Dan-Amer 1

"Scalloped oysters are a traditional dish served in VA and NC at Christmas. This recipe from a cookbook entitled "Country Store Christmas Cook Book" issued by Christ and Grace Episcopal Church in Petersburg, VA many years ago. I have substituted saltine cracker crumbs for an equal amount of bread crumbs."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 quart of shucked large oyster
• 1⁄4 lb butter
• 1 cup saltine crumbs
• salt and pepper
• cream (optional)

directions

1. Place a layer of oysters in the bottom of a rectangular baking dish, sprinkling salt and pepper and cracker crumbs over lightly. Dot this heavily with butter. Continue the process until the baking dish is full. Sprinkle a few Tablespoons of cream over the dish if you wish (I think this improves) and let the dish set for 30 minutes. Bake in a 400 F oven for about 20 minutes or so until the dish is done.