Once-a-Year Scalloped Oysters

Some recipes you only make once a year because they're just so-so. Other recipes, like this dish of scalloped oysters, you only make once a year because they're too good.

Scalloped oysters are so rich and decadent, it's a recipe you save for those very special occasions. Happily, we have a bunch of those coming up. This great holiday treat features the briny bivalves baked in a creamy, buttery casserole.

One word of warning: if you don't love cooked oysters, you should probably not make this. By the way, scalloped oysters is one of those recipes that are actually better warm, than piping hot, which is another reason it makes such a great choice for large family gatherings. I hope you give this a try. Enjoy!

Scalloped Oysters Ingredients:

Makes 12 Side Dish Servings

3 cups saltine crackers, coarsely crushed

1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

3/4 cup melted unsalted butter

1 quart shucked oysters with liquor

1 cup heavy cream

2 tablespoons chopped Italian Parsley

salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

lemon wedges, optional

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