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                        Oyster Noodle Casserole

Recipe By     : Quick, Thrifty Cooking - Reader's Digest
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Casseroles                       Pasta
               Seafood                          Theme Week

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4      ounces        egg noodles -- broad
  1      pint          oysters -- shucked
  6      tablespoons   butter -- 3/4 stick*
  3      tablespoons   yellow onion -- finely chopped
  2      tablespoons   green pepper -- finely chopped
  2      tablespoons   all-purpose flour
  1      cup           milk
  1      teaspoon      salt
    1/8  teaspoon      black pepper
  1      pinch         cayenne pepper
    1/2  cup           bread crumbs -- fine dry

* or margarine

Preheat the over to 425 Deg. F.  Cook the noodles according to the
package directions, drain thoroughly in a colander, and set aside.

Meanwhile, drain the oysters, reserving the liquor and set both aside.
Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a 1-quart saucepan over moderate
heat.  Add the onion and green pepper, and cook, uncovered, for 5
minutes, or until the onion is soft.

Blend in the flour with a wire whisk, then add the milk, and stir
vigorourly until the mixture is thickened and smooth--about 3 minutes.
Add the oyster liquor, salt, black pepper, and cayenned pepper.

Place half the noodles in a butter 1-1/2 quart casserole, cover with the
oysters, then add the remaining noodles.  Pour the sauce over all, top
with the bread crumbs, dot with the remaining 3 tablespoon of butter,
and bake, uncovered for 15 minutes or until brown and bubby.



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NOTES : Preparation:  15 Minutes  Cooking:  15 Minutes Total:  30
minutes

TIP:  You can make this dish a day ahead

Copyright 1985 The Reader's Digest Association Inc. ISBN 0-89577-181-0