Oyster Stuffing

Directions

1. 1
   2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for greasing
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with butter, and set aside.
3. 3
   Sprinkle a layer of crushed soda crackers on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
4. 4
   Arrange a layer of oysters, along with their juices, on top of the crackers.
5. 5
   Sprinkle with salt and pepper and dot with a few pats of butter.
6. 6
   Repeat, beginning with another layer of crackers.
7. 7
   Top with a final layer of soda crackers and then pour the cream over everything.
8. 8
   Sprinkle with the Parmesan and paprika.
9. 9
   Bake until golden brown and bubbly, 45 minutes to 1 hour.