Perfect Scalloped Oysters

Name: Perfect Scalloped Oysters
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, New England
Ingredients: 2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 50); 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Dash pepper; 1 pint shucked oysters or 2 cans (8 ounces each) whole oysters, drained; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This restaurant classic is an attainable luxury that can easily elevate any meal.

Ingredients

2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 50)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 pint shucked oysters or 2 cans (8 ounces each) whole oysters, drained
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Directions

Combine cracker crumbs, butter, salt and pepper; sprinkle a third into a greased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Arrange half of the oysters over crumbs. Top with another third of the crumb mixture and the remaining oysters.
Combine cream and Worcestershire sauce; pour over oysters. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 349 calories, 29g fat (15g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

My family— husband, children and grandchildren— all look forward to this easy seafood side dish. It's one I've made for well over 30 years.

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