Title: Scalloped Oysters
Categories: Seafood
Yield: 12 Servings

1/4	c	Butter, melted
2	c	Coarse Cracker Crumbs
24		Oysters (drained, save the liquor)
1/4	ts	Coarse Black Pepper
2	tb	Sherry
1	ts	Worcestershire Sauce
1/3	c	Cream mixed w/Oyster Liquor

Mix butter and cracker crumbs. Butter shallow baking dish and put 1/3 of the mixture on the bottom. Add layer of oysters. Mix cream, oyster liquor, sherry, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper. Cover layer of oysters with half of sauce. Add another 1/3 of the crumbs, place remaining oysters on top, and add remaining sauce. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 of the crumbs. Bake in hot oven (425øF) for 10 or 15 minutes until crumbs are lightly browned.

Source: The First Ladies Cookbook - 1969 . Chapter on Abraham & Mary Lincoln

Posted by: Sandy May 11/93

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