Scalloped Oysters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. crushed saltine crackers
1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted
2 (12 oz.) containers fresh Standard oysters (undrained)
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 1/4 c. half and half
paprika

Preparation

Brown cracker crumbs in butter; set aside.
Drain oysters, reserving 1/2 cup liquid.
Place 1/2 of crumbs in a lightly greased 12 x 8 x 2-inch baking dish.
Add oysters, salt, pepper and parsley.
Cover with remaining cracker crumbs.
Combine half and half and reserved oyster liquid; pour over cracker crumbs. Sprinkle with paprika.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.
Yields 8 to 10 servings.