Scalloped Oysters

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, oleo
• 1 1/2 cups cracker crumbs
• 24 oysters, shucked, reserve liquid
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/16 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup oyster liquid

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven 425 degrees.

2. 2

   Melt butter.

3. 3

   Add crackers to butter and stir.

4. 4

   In oyster liquid add cream, salt and cayenne pepper.

5. 5

   Butter a 1 quart baking dish.

6. 6

   Layer 1/3 of crumb mixture and 12 oysters.

7. 7

   Pour 1/2 of the liquid over the 1st layer.

8. 8

   Add another 1/3 of the crumbs and 12 oysters and remaining liquid.

9. 9

   Top with crumbs.

10. 10

    Bake 15-20 minutes in 425 degrees until browned.