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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
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    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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