Scalloped Oysters

• butter
• 1 2/3 c. crushed saltines, divided
• 2 pt. oysters with 1/2 c. of their liquor, divided
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg, divided
• 2/3 c. heavy cream, divided
• 1 c. crushed saltines, buttered
• Tabasco sauce

1. Butter 2-quart baking dish.
2. Cover the bottom with 1/3 of plain saltines.
3. Add a layer of half the oysters, and season with salt, pepper and 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg.
4. Add 1/4 cup oyster liquor and 1/3 cup cream.
5. Add another 1/3 of the cracker crumbs and dot with butter.
6. Add the remaining oysters, the seasonings and finally the remaining plain cracker crumbs.
7. Top with the buttered crushed saltines, the remaining 1/4 cup oyster liquor and 1/3 cup heavy cream.
8. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
9. Dash Tabasco over all.
10. Bake in a 375u0b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until brown on top.

butter, saltines, oysters, salt, nutmeg, heavy cream, crushed saltines, tabasco sauce

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=441300 (may not work)