OYSTER CASSEROLE RECIPE, WHATS COOKING AMERICA

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Oyster Casserole Recipe, Whats Cooking America image

For many families, especially in the southern states, Oyster Casserole is a holiday tradition to serve on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 quart (30 to 40 osyters depending on size) fresh shucked oysters, (drained and divided)
1 cup saltine cracker crumbs, (coarsely crumbled and divided)
1/4 cup green onions (or scallions, chopped and divided)
1/4 cup fresh parsley, (chopped and divided)
2 tablespoons lemon juice, (freshly squeezed, divided)
Salt (to taste)
Black pepper, (freshly ground)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, (divided)
1/4 cup butter, (divided)
1 cup light cream (or half & half cream, divided)
Dash Tabasco sauce ((optional))
Paprika (for dusting)

Steps:

  • Preheat over to 400 degrees F. Generously grease a shallow 1 1/2-quart casserole dish.
  • If your oysters are not shucked, shucking oysters, and drain well.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 of the saltine cracker crumbs over the bottom of prepared casserole dish. Lay half of the oysters on top of the cracker crumbs, then sprinkle with 1/2 of the onions, 1/2 of the parsley, 1/2 of the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Dot generously with 1/2 of the butter and pour 1/2 of the cream over the top.
  • Repeat layers with the remaining oyster, onions, parsley, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Dot with the remaining 1/2 of the butter. Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of cracker crumbs for the top. Pour the remaining 1/2 of the cream over the top. Add a dash of Tabasco if desired before covering with the remaining saltine cracker crumbs. Dust the top with paprika, using enough to make it really red.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven and serve hot.
  • Makes 6 servings.

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