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                           Escalloped Oysters

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Seafood/Fish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  2      Qt.           select Chesapeake Bay oysters -- (about 60)
                        -- (with a little
                       liquid)
  2      C.            stale -- coarse bread crumbs
  2      C.            coarse saltine cracker crumbs
  2      C.            melted butter
  8      Tbsp.         oyster liquor
  6      Tbsp.         table cream
                       salt
                       freshly ground pepper

Mix bread and cracker crumbs and stir in melted butter.
Put a thin layer of mixture (approximately 1/3) over bottom of
well-buttered, large baking dish (9 x 12 x 2-inches). Cover
with half of the oysters; sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Dribble half of oyster liquor and half of cream over top.
Repeat with another layer of buttered crumbs (approximately
1/3), the rest of the oysters, salt and pepper, the rest of the
oyster liquor and cream; top with a layer of crumbs. Bake at
400 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve immediately in the baking dish.
Note: Never use more than 2 layers of oysters.

A Favorite Dish From Fauquier Hunt Country


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