Southern Oyster Casserole

 

 In the Southern United States, oyster casserole is a popular dish eaten on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The delicious meal features a delicious, fluffy coating of oysters and mushrooms, as well as a crunchy and buttery coating. And even if you don't live in the South, even if it's not a holiday season, you can still eat this hearty dish all year round.

 

Things You'll Need

24 ounces oysters, fresh or canned, drained

6 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 small yellow onion, diced

1/2 green or red bell pepper, deseeded and diced

1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic (or 3 fresh cloves, minced)

4 ounces mushrooms, sliced

1/2 cup light or heavy cream

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 cup bread crumbs or crushed saltine crackers

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 

Preheat the broiler to high. Grease the casserole dish or the baking dish.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet. Add the onion and the bell pepper and the garlic. Cook till the vegetables are tender, for around 5 to 7 minutes.

 

Apply the oysters to the mushrooms. Cook 5 to 7 minutes or until the mushrooms are soft. If required, strain the mixture and return to the skillet.

 

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a shallow pan. Apply the flour to it. Whisk and heat for about 30 seconds.

 

Adding the milk, the lemon juice and the sauce to Worcestershire. Whisk well and boil until thick, about three minutes.

 

Apply 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese and simmer until it is melted.

 

Add Parmesan sauce and spices to a combination of oysters. Ok, Stir.

 

In the microwave, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of butter. In a shallow cup, mix the melted butter with the bread crumbs and the leftover Parmesan cheese.

 

 

Apply the combination of oysters to the greased dish. Cover with bread crumbs and toast for 5 to 8 minutes or until the crumbs are golden brown.

 

Hope you enjoy!