This is a wonderful recipe for winter holidays.
1/2 pound saltine crackers, hand-crushed
1/4 pound of butter
1 - pint oysters, drained, and save the liquid
2 1/2 - cups milk
1 - cup heavy cream or half-and-half
paprika
salt and pepper to taste
Butter bottom and sides of 8 x 12 x 2 1/2-inch baking dish.
Add layer of crackers, layer of oysters, lightly
season and dot with butter.
Repeat with crackers and remaining oysters.
Add 1 cup milk, 1/2-cup cream or half-and-half,
season, and dot with butter.
Add layer of remaining crackers, topped with
1 cup milk and 1/2-cup cream or half-and-half.
Melt any remaining butter in 1/2-cup milk with
oyster liquid and pour over mixture.
Sprinkle with paprika.
You can then refrigerate over-night, or immediately
bake.
Bake covered 40 to 50 minutes in 350-degree oven
Serve hot.
