Scalloped Oysters - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. saltines, coarsely crumbled
1/2 c. melted butter
1 pt. oysters
butter
milk or cream
salt and pepper
1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Preparation

Put the saltine crumbs in a bowl.
Pour the melted butter over them; toss lightly.
Butter an 8-inch cake pan; spread a third of the crumb mixture on the bottom.
Drain the oysters, saving the liquid.
Cover crumbs with 1/2 the oysters; sprinkle with pepper and the second third of the crumbs, then the rest of the oysters and more pepper.
Combine the oyster liquid with milk or cream to make 1 cup.
Stir in the Worcestershire sauce.
Pour over the oysters; top with remaining crumbs.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 40 minutes. Serves 4.
Good for a side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.