Oysters & artichoke casserole

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2packsFrozen artichoke hearts
½poundsMushrooms, sauteed in butter
1quartLarge oysters
¼poundsButter
1Bunch green onions, minced
½cupFresh parsley, minced
½cupBrowned flour
Dry white wine
2tablespoonsLemon juice
1Thinly sliced unpeeled lemon
1Pinch thyme, salt, pepper
Paprika, cayenne pepper

Directions

Cook artichoke hearts as directed on package. Place in a flat, buttered casserole. Cover with sauteed mushrooms. Cook oysters in their liquid until edges begin to curl. Drain thoroughly in colander, reserving liquid. Melt butter and sautee onion until tender; add parsley and cook a minute. Add flour, stirring until smooth. Add enough white wine to oyster liquid to make 1½ cups. Add seasonings and stir constantly until thick. Add oysters and spoon mixture over artichokes and mushrooms. Arrange lemon slices over top; add a dash or two of paprika and bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes or until bubbling. Mrs. Maynard C. Nicholl