Scalloped Oysters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 1/2 c. crushed saltines
1/2 c. butter, melted
2 (12 oz.) containers fresh oysters (undrained)
1/8 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1/8 tsp. pepper
1 1/4 c. half and half

Preparation

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