Deviled oysters #1

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3Dozen oysters (1 pint)
2cupsCelery; chopped fine
2Onions; chopped fine
½cupButter
1Clove garlic; minced
3Hard boiled eggs
4Sprigs parsley; chopped (up to)
8slicesToasted bread
Seasonings to taste

Directions

Saut‚ onions, celery and garlic in butter on a low heat for about 20 minutes. Drain and cut oysters into small pieces; cook with onion mixture for about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Mash eggs and crumble toast; add both to oyster mixture reserving a small amount of the bread crumbs. Place in casserole; sprinkle top with bread crumbs and dot with butter. Bake in 350 degree oven for 20 minutes until lightly browned.

This recipe can be frozen and heated before using. It can also be used in individual shells or ramekins.

From <A Taste of Louisiana>. Downloaded from Glen's MM Recipe Archive, .