New England Scalloped Oysters

How to make New England Scalloped Oysters Recipe - Before baking, they are layered with crumbs mixed with butter, salt and pepper, and whole milk or cream is poured over along with a touch of sherry.

Makes 3 to 4 servings

Ingredients:
1/4 cup butter
2 cups coarsely crushed saltines (about 24 crackers)
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
Dash of salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pint (about 24) fresh shucked oysters with liquor
1/2 cup half and half
1 tablespoon sherry
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Method:
Preheat oven to 350F (175C).

In a small saucepan, heat butter. Remove from heat and stir in cracker crumbs, parsley, salt and pepper. Drain and reserve 1/4 cup liquor from
oysters.

Sprinkle one-third of crumb mixture into a 9-inch pie pan. Layer half of oysters on top, then half of remaining crumbs, and remaining oysters.

In a small bowl, combine oyster liquor, half and half, sherry and Worcestershire sauce.  Pour over oysters in pan.

Sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake 30 minutes or until top is golden. Serve hot, plain or with a chili sauce.