Scalloped Oysters

Ingredients

• 25 butterys round crackers , crumbled
• 0.5 cups bread crumbs
• 0.5 cups melted butter
• 1 pint shucked oysters , drained with liquid reserved
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Butter a shallow baking dish.

2. 2

   Combine cracker crumbs and bread crumbs in a medium bowl; stir in melted butter until combined.

3. 3

   Sprinkle a thin layer of crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer 1/2 of the oysters over crumbs, then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour 2 tablespoons oyster liquid and 1 tablespoon milk over the top. Repeat this step once more, covering the top layer with remaining crumb mixture.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.