Oyster Casserole

Name: Oyster Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: North America, Cajun
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (35-40 crackers); 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 pint shucked fresh oysters, drained; 1/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted; 2 tablespoons 2% milk

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 9 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Change up the usual special-occasion spread with a creamy oyster casserole that will delight your guests and elevate your meal.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups crushed Ritz crackers (35-40 crackers)
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pint shucked fresh oysters, drained
1/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Directions

In a small bowl, toss the cracker crumbs and butter. In another bowl, combine the salt, nutmeg and pepper. In a greased 11x7-in. baking dish, layer half of the crumbs, half of the oysters and 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning mixture.
Combine soup and milk; pour over the top. Layer with remaining oysters and another 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning mixture. Top with remaining crumbs and seasonings. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 204 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 48mg cholesterol, 377mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 4g protein.

The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in a rich and buttery dish like this. You can assemble and refrigerate it the night before, then top with the remaining crumbs and seasonings just before baking.

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