Scalloped Oysters

a classic entrée

Ingredients

24 shucked Willapa oysters and liquor
1 cube butter – melted
2 cups crushed crackers
¼ cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste

Drain oysters and pat dry, reserve ¼ cup of liquor and mix with cream.
Mix butter and crumbs, put ⅓ of crumbs in oiled oven dish or pie pan, arrange 12 oysters on crumbs.
Sprinkle with salt, pepper and ¼ cup liquor-cream.
Repeat layers and top with crumbs.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350°.

This basic recipe can be enhanced with the addition of your favorite herbs, chopped shallots or your favorite wine, mushrooms, cheese or bacon. Other variations might include the addition of Worcestershire or Tabasco.