Scalloped Oysters

Directions

1. 1
   Pick oysters free of any shells.
2. 2
   Mix together crackers, bread crumbs, and melted butter.
3. 3
   In a deep, buttered casserole dish, place a thin layer of the cracker crumb butter mixture.
4. 4
   Cover it with half of the oysters.
5. 5
   Season the cream with the nutmeg, celery salt, salt, and pepper.
6. 6
   Pour half of this over the oyster layer.
7. 7
   On the next layer, place the rest of the oysters, and then 3/4 of the remaining cracker mix.
8. 8
   Cover with the balance of the seasoned cream and the last of the cracker mix.
9. 9
   Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.
10. 10
    If you have a choice of what type of oysters to buy, get the smallest in size.
11. 11
    If the oysters are large (bigger than a quarter), cut them up.