Scalloped Oysters Recipe

You will need :-

1 pint select or large oysters

1/2 to 3/4 cup light cream (20%)

3 cups soft bread crumbs

1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons celery seed

1/4 teaspoon pepper

Heat oven to 375°. Grease baking dish, 11.5x7.5x1.5 inches. Arrange oysters (with liquor) in baking dish. Pour about half the cream over oysters.

Combine bread crumbs, butter and seasonings; sprinkle over oysters. Pour remaining cream over ingredients (liquid should come about 3/4 of the way up on oysters). If desired, sprinkle with paprika. Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes.

Serves 4.