Oysters Romano

Ingredients

• 12 oysters, shucked and on the half shell
• 2 slices bacon, cut into 12 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
• 6 tablespoons grated romano cheese or parmesan cheese
• chives (to garnish)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375.

2. 2

   Place shells with oysters on baking sheet.

3. 3

   Top each with 1 piece of bacon.

4. 4

   Bake 10 minutes or until bacon is crisp.

5. 5

   Meanwhile combine breadcrumbs, butter and garlic salt.

6. 6

   Spoon crumb mixture over oysters and top with cheese.

7. 7

   Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts.

8. 8

   Garnish with chives.

9. 9

   Serve immediately.