Southern Oyster Casserole

Recipe By:
Aheela
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  • Total Time 30 min Ico-add
  • Yield 6 Servings
  • Level Easy

Enriched with a seasoned roux-based white sauce, this southern oyster casserole makes a great extree.
 

Ingredients

  • 2 quarts oysters
  • 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter
  • 3 whole scallions, chopped
  • 1 green or red bell pepper; seeded, deribbed and chopped
  • 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • Freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
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Directions

  1. 1. Preheat the broiler. Grease a 9 by 13 inch ovenproof serving dish or spray it with nonstick spray.
  2. 2. Drain the oysters and set aside. Melt two tablespoons of the butter in a heavy casserole. Add the scallions and bell peppers; saute until the onion is soft, about five minutes. Add the mushrooms and oysters and cook for another five minutes.
  3. 3. In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter. Stir in the flour. When smooth, add the cream, and stir until boiling and thick.
  4. 4. Add the cheese; stir this cheese sauce into the oyster mixture and season with nutmeg, paprika, salt and pepper. Return it to simmer. Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and top with the bread crumbs; dot with the remaining butter.
  5. 5. Place under the broiler until browned and bubbling - about 10 minutes, depending on the depth of the casserole.