Southern Oyster Casserole Recipe

Name: Southern Oyster Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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 imported Parmesan cheese; Freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Servings: persons

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 imported Parmesan cheese
Freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup bread crumbs

1
Preheat the broiler.
2
Grease a 9x13-inch ovenproof serving dish or spray it with nonstick spray.
3
Drain the oysters and set aside.
4
Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy casserole.
5
Add the scallions and pepper and saute until the onion is soft, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the mushrooms and oysters and saute for 5 minutes.
7
In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons of the remaining butter.
8
Stir in the flour.
9
When smooth, add the cream, and stir until boiling and thick.
10
Add the cheese.
11
Stir this cheese sauce into the oyster mixture and season with nutmeg, paprika, salt, and pepper.
12
The casserole may be made ahead to this point and refrigerated overnight.
13
Return it to the simmer on top of the stove before proceeding.
14
Pour the mixture into the prepared dish and top with the bread crumbs and dot with the remaining butter.
15
Place under the broiler until browned and bubblingabout 10 minutes, depending on the depth of the casserole.

485

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 quarts oysters, 1/4 pound (1 stick) butter, 3 whole scallions, chopped, 1 green or red bell pepper, seeded, deribbed, and chopped, and more.

Yes, Southern Oyster Casserole falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Southern Oyster Casserole

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