Steamy smoked oyster dip

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonButter Or Regular Margarine
½cupAlmonds; Sliced
1cupCream Cheese; Softened
1tablespoonMilk
1xBlack Pepper; To Taste
teaspoonHorseradish; Prepared
2tablespoonsWhite Onion; Chopped
7ouncesSmoked Oysters; *

Directions

* Use two 3⅗ oz cans of smoked oysters, rinsed, drained and mashed ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++ Melt the butter in a frying pan. Brown the almonds, on all sides, in the melted butter and set aside. Beat the cream cheese until smooth then blend in the milk. Add the pepper to taste, horseradish, and chopped onion, blending well. Fold in the oysters and pour into a casserole dish. Sprinkle the browned almonds on the top and bake at 375 degrees F for 20 to 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Put in a chafing dish and serve hot. Makes about 2¼ cups of dip.

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