Scalloped Oysters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

butter
1 2/3 c. crushed saltines, divided
2 pt. oysters with 1/2 c. of their liquor, divided
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. nutmeg, divided
2/3 c. heavy cream, divided
1 c. crushed saltines, buttered
Tabasco sauce

Preparation

Butter 2-quart baking dish.
Cover the bottom with 1/3 of plain saltines.
Add a layer of half the oysters, and season with salt, pepper and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.
Add 1/4 cup oyster liquor and 1/3 cup cream.
Add another 1/3 of the cracker crumbs and dot with butter.
Add the remaining oysters, the seasonings and finally the remaining plain cracker crumbs.
Top with the buttered crushed saltines, the remaining 1/4 cup oyster liquor and 1/3 cup heavy cream.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Dash Tabasco over all.
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until brown on top.