Thanksgiving Oyster Bake

A great seasonal recipe! Happy Holidays, everyone!

1 C saltine crackers, crushed
1 pt. fresh oysters, reserve liquid
1/4 C scallions, diced
1/4 C fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 tbsp. (1/2 stick) butter
1 C light cream
1/2 C milk
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. paprika

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
2. Generously spray a shallow casserole dish with a non stick
   cooking spray.
3. Layer the bottom of the casserole with 1/3 of the crushed
   crackers.
4. Layer half of the oysters over the top of the crackers.
5. Layer half the scallions over the oysters.
6. Whisk the parsley, lemon juice, salt, pepper and
   Worcestershire sauce together.
7. Pour half of the lemon juice mixture over the top of the
   casserole.
8. Dot the top of the casserole with half of the butter.
9. Mix the cream and milk together and pour half of that over the
   casserole.
10. Repeat the layers topping the casserole with the last 1/3of
    the cracker crumbs.
11. Add the dash of Tabasco sauce before topping with the cracker
    crumbs.
12. Sprinkle the paprika over the top of the cracker crumbs.
13. Bake 30 minutes or until the casserole is set and jiggles when
    shaken.

6 Servings

This is always a hit on Thanksgiving.  It makes a great substitute for that always welcomed oyster dressing.

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Thanksgiving Oyster Bake

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Try this great oyster bake recipe for the holidays.

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