OYSTER CASSEROLE

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Provided by Andrea Albin

Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Casserole/Gratin     Seafood     Oyster     Christmas Eve     Breadcrumbs     Gourmet     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 8 (side dish) servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 cups coarse fresh bread crumbs (from 8 slices firm white sandwich bread)
4 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
3 dozen shucked oysters (preferably medium; halved if large; about 1 cup), drained if necessary and gently patted dry

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F with rack in middle. Butter a 2-quart shallow baking dish.
  • Spread bread crumbs in a 4-sided sheet pan and bake, stirring occasionally, until golden-brown, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool slightly.
  • Whisk together eggs, cream, milk, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Gently stir in oysters and bread crumbs.
  • Pour into baking dish and bake until custard is set and top is golden, 25 to 30 minutes.
  • What to drink:
  • Lagier Meredith Mount Veeder Napa Valley Syrah '06

Idusha Jayanidu
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This casserole is a classic for a reason. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with plump oysters. I love to serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.


IMAD RIOUAK
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This casserole is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use canned oysters, which makes it a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Richard Robert Gardiner
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I made this casserole for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The oysters were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I definitely recommend this recipe.


Dimitrije Trebjesanin
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This casserole was delicious! The oysters were plump and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I loved the addition of the breadcrumb topping. It added a nice crunch and helped to soak up the sauce.


Mohammed Sangoor
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The oysters are cooked to perfection and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Anthony Edwards
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I'm not a huge fan of oysters, but I really enjoyed this casserole. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the oysters were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.


imbored
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This casserole is a classic for a reason. It's creamy, cheesy, and packed with plump oysters. I love to serve it with a side of crusty bread for dipping.


Melissa Gous
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make and always turns out great. I usually use canned oysters, but I've also made it with fresh oysters when I can find them. Either way, it's always delicious.


Amadou fattty
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This casserole was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The oysters were plump and juicy, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


ella coj
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This recipe is a keeper! I made it for a potluck dinner and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how creamy and flavorful it was. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Sarah Gonzales
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I've been making this oyster casserole for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe because it goes so fast. The key is to use fresh oysters and a good quality cream sauce. I also like to add a little bit of Old Bay seasoni


Rickey Harrison
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This casserole was easy to make and absolutely delicious. I used fresh oysters from the local fish market, and they were perfect. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the breadcrumb topping added a nice crunch. I served it with a side of rice, and


JANNATULFERDOUSH
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I'm not usually a fan of oyster casserole, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of salty oysters, creamy sauce, and crunchy breadcrumb topping was irresistible. I'll definitely be making this again.


the BACON
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I've tried many oyster casserole recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The secret is in the homemade cream sauce - it's so rich and flavorful. The oysters were cooked perfectly, too - plump and juicy.


mandla dile
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This oyster casserole was a hit at our family dinner! The combination of creamy sauce, tender oysters, and crispy breadcrumb topping was simply divine. It's definitely going into my regular rotation of favorite recipes.