JOAN'S SCALLOPED OYSTERS

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This has been a Thanksgiving and Christmas family favorite for years. It's included in both of our family cookbooks and now the third generation (my 26 year old Navy boy, contributing to his first Thanksgiving away, wanted the 'dummy' version) is fixing it.

Provided by Joan

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups saltine cracker crumbs
½ teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground black pepper
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 pint extra small oysters
½ cup clam juice, or as needed
¾ cup heavy cream
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine the cracker crumbs, salt, pepper, and butter in a bowl until evenly moistened. Butter a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish and sprinkle about 1/3 of the cracker crumb mixture into it.
  • Drain the oysters, reserving the liquid. Add enough clam juice to the oyster liquid to make 3/4 cup; set aside. Layer half of the oysters into the casserole dish and sprinkle with half of the cracker crumbs. Arrange the remaining oysters atop the crumbs. Whisk together the oyster liquid, cream, Worcestershire sauce, and hot pepper sauce. Drizzle over the oysters and sprinkle with the remaining cracker crumbs.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until hot in the center and golden on top, 40 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6 calories, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 357.8 mg, Sugar 1 g

V Thangaraj
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The results are amazing.


Emily Msimang
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to impress your guests.


Husnain Zulfqar
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Jennifer Shantz
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. You can use any type of oyster you like, and you can add other ingredients to taste.


Caleb Bravender
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Mariam Atrouni
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I'm not a huge fan of oysters, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is what makes it.


Ch Dani786
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about it.


Fateema Abdullahi
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The oysters were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious.


Md Ahmad
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My family loved this dish. It's a great way to use up leftover oysters.


Bakare Barakat
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I've tried many scalloped oyster recipes, but this one is by far the best. The secret is in the homemade sauce. It's so rich and flavorful.


Zahaib Hassan
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Joan's Scalloped Oysters were a hit at our dinner party! The combination of creamy sauce, tender oysters, and crispy bread crumbs was divine. We will definitely be making this dish again.