Lizzie's Baked & Breaded Oysters

By MeredithMcGhan

I know people who crave this every Thanksgiving. You might find yourself in the same position after your first taste.

Ingredients

• 1 pint canned oysters
• 2.5 c Ritz cracker crumbs
• 1/2 c butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• Dash of black pepper
• 3/4 c half and half
• 1/2 c. oyster liquor from the can of oysters
• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Step 1

1. Drain oysters, reserving 1/2 c oyster liquor.

2. Combine crumbs, butter, and salt.

3. Spread 1/3 of the crumbs in a greased baking dish. Cover with half of the oysters and sprinkle with a dash of black pepper.

4. Repeat step 3, then cover the second layer of oysters with the final 1/3 of the crumbs.

5. Combine half and half, oyster liquor, and Worcestershire sauce and pour over top of oysters.

6. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.