Oysters au Gratin

These little one-serving size seafood casseroles are delicious and fancy enough to serve for a dinner party. Serve with rolls and a salad.


Oysters au Gratin


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Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
 
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  • 2  pints  shucked oystersOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  butter or margarineOn Sale
  • 1  cup  sliced fresh mushroomsOn Sale
  • 1  clove  garlic, mincedOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  milkOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  dry white wineOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  snipped fresh parsleyOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  Worcestershire sauceOn Sale
  • 3/4  cup  soft bread crumbsOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  grated Parmesan cheeseOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  butter or margarine, meltedOn Sale

Directions
1.
Rinse oysters; pat dry with paper towels. In a large skillet cook and stir oysters in 1 tablespoon of the butter or margarine for 3 to 4 minutes or until oyster edges curl; drain. Divide oysters among four 8- to 10-ounce casseroles or four 10-ounce custard cups.
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For sauce, in the same skillet cook mushrooms and garlic in remaining 2 tablespoons butter or margarine until tender. Stir in flour. Add milk all at once. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in wine, parsley, and Worcestershire sauce. Spoon over oysters. In a small bowl toss together the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and the 1 tablespoon melted butter or margarine. Sprinkle over casseroles. Bake in a 400 degree F oven about 10 minutes or until crumbs are brown. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Calories 345, Total Fat 19 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Monounsaturated Fat 5 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 722 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Total Sugar 3 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 18 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 24%, Calcium 26%, Iron 78%. Exchanges: Starch 1.5, Fat 3.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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