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How To make Escalloped Oysters

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2 Qt. select Chesapeake Bay oysters

(about 60)
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(with a little liquid) 2 C. stale -- coarse bread crumbs
2 C. coarse saltine cracker crumbs
2 C. melted butter
8 Tbsp. oyster liquor
6 Tbsp. table cream
salt freshly ground pepper
Mix bread and cracker crumbs and stir in melted butter. Put a thin layer of mixture (approximately 1/3) over bottom of well-buttered, large baking dish (9 x 12 x 2-inches). Cover with half of the oysters; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dribble half of oyster liquor and half of cream over top. Repeat with another layer of buttered crumbs (approximately 1/3), the rest of the oysters, salt and pepper, the rest of the oyster liquor and cream; top with a layer of crumbs. Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Serve immediately in the baking dish. Note: Never use more than 2 layers of oysters.
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