Best Oyster Cheese Appetizer Log Recipes

OYSTER FRICASSEE

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I oversee the gardens at Colonial Williamsburg. We've learned that the colonists had a ready source of oysters from Chesapeake Bay. I enjoy this rich, creamy casserole, a special dish from this area's holiday recipe collection. -Susan Dippre, Williamsburg, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 quart shucked oysters
3/4 cup butter, divided
2 medium onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (about 50 crackers)
Lemon wedges
Fresh thyme sprigs

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°. Drain oysters, reserving oyster liquor; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat 1/2 cup butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook and stir until tender, 4-6 minutes. Stir in flour until blended; gradually whisk in cream. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly; cook until thickened, about 2 minutes., Reduce heat; add next 5 ingredients and reserved oyster liquor. Cook and stir until smooth, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir a small amount of hot liquid into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. , Pour half the sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with half the oysters; sprinkle with half the cracker crumbs. Repeat layers. Melt remaining butter; drizzle over top. , Bake, uncovered, until golden brown, 23-28 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges and thyme sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639 calories, Fat 44g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 297mg cholesterol, Sodium 1024mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

SMOKED OYSTER ROLL

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Smoked oysters provide an easy make ahead appetizer for holiday entertaining. The roll can be refrigerated for up to two days.

Provided by Olha7397

Categories Christmas

Time 20m

Yield 60 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 small garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons grated onions
1 dash hot pepper sauce
salt
2 (3 5/8 ounce) cans smoked oysters
melba toast or cracker

Steps:

In medium bowl (not in food processor) cream cheese with wooden spoon. Stir in mayonnaise, Worcestershire, garlic, onion, hot pepper sauce, and salt to taste. Blend well.
Lightly oil a large piece of waxed paper and spread cheese mixture into 16 x 6 inch rectangle.
In sieve, drain oysters and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and chop finely. Spread on top of cheese rectangle, leaving small border all around. With spatula and using waxed paper as a guide, roll up jelly roll style as tightly as possible, staring from long side. Wrap well and refrigerate overnight.
To serve, cut roll into 1/4 inch slices with very sharp knife. Dip knife into hot water occasionally for neater slices. Place on top of rounds of melba toast. Makes about 60 appetizers.
Canadian Living Christmas Cookbook.