Scalloped Oysters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pt. oysters
2 c. dry bread or cracker crumbs
1/2 c. butter, melted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 c. diced celery
2 Tbsp. minced parsley
2/3 c. liquid (half oyster liquid and half milk or cream)

Preparation

Drain oysters, reserving 1/3 cup liquid.
Combine crumbs, butter, salt, pepper, celery and parsley.
Spread third of crumbs in 8 x 1 1/2-inch round pan.
Cover with half the oysters.
Using another third of the crumbs, spread a second layer; cover with remaining oysters.
Combine milk and oyster liquid and pour over oysters.
Top with remaining crumbs.
Bake in moderate oven at 350\u00b0 for about 40 minutes or until done.
Makes 4 servings.