Oyster Casserole

From A Continual Feast This was listed under the Christmas Eve Recipe selections. Scalloped Oysters 1 stick butter 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs (saltine, soda, or oyster crackers, crushed) 1 1/2 -2 pints of oysters salt freshly ground pepper 1/4- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 4 Tbs ooyster liquor 1 cup cream or milk Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Butter a casserole or baking dish with 1 Tbs of the butter. Use a 8 or 9 ich square casserole or any heatproof dish deep enough to hold 3 layers. Place about 1/3 of the cracker crumbs in the dish. Lay half of the oysters on top of the crumbs. Sprinkle these with a little salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour o 2 Tbs of oyster liquor and 3 Tbs of cream. Dot with 2 Tbs butter. Add another 1/3 layer of cracker crumbs. The remaining half of oysters. Repeat steps of adding seasonings, liquids and butter. Cover with remaining crumbs. Sprinkle with the rest of the cream, more salt,pepper & nutmeg. and dot with remaining butter. Bake for 30 minutes. Makes 4-6 servings.

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