Scalloped Oysters Recipe

Ingredients:

3 cans (12-oz. each) frozen oysters, thawed (about 4 cups)
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups fine soda cracker crumbs (about 40 small squares)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 cup milk

Preparation Method:

Drain oysters, reserving 1/4 cup liquid. In small mixing bowl mix together butter and crumbs. In 10×6x2-in. dish layer 1/3 of crumb mixture, 1/2 of drained oysters, 1/2 of seasonings, then 1/3 of remaining crumbs, rest of oysters seasoning and crumbs.

Mix knife, poke 3 to 4 holes through layers so liquid goes to bottom. Microwave at High 7 Minutes. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup parsley. Rotate dish 1/2 turn. Microwave 6 to 8 Minutes, until oysters are firm when pierced with fork. Makes about 6 servings.

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Jambalaya Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups diced cooked ham
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 can (10 3/4-oz.) condensed tomato soup
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup shrimp, or 1 can (4 1/2-oz.), drained
1medium bay leaf, crushed
1/4 teaspoon crushed oregano
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked rice

Preparation Method:

In 2-qt. casserole place ham, green pepper, onion, garlic and butter. Microwave at High 6 to 7 Minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in soup, water, shrimp, bay leaf, oregano, salt and pepper. Microwave at High 4 Minutes.

Stir in rice. Microwave at High 4 to 6 Minutes more, or until bubbly. Makes 4 servings.

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