Oyster Casserole

The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in a rich and buttery dish like this. You can assemble and refrigerate it the night before, then top with the remaining crumbs and seasonings just before baking.9 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 38 crackers)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pint shucked fresh oysters, drained
- 1/3 cup condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
- 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
- In a small bowl, toss the cracker crumbs and butter. In another bowl,
- combine the salt, nutmeg and pepper. In a greased 11-in. x 7-in.
- baking dish, layer half of the crumbs, half of the oysters and 1/4
- teaspoon of seasoning mixture.
- Combine soup and milk; pour over the top. Layer with remaining
- oysters and another 1/4 teaspoon of seasoning mixture. Top with
- remaining crumbs and seasonings. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for
- 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly. Yield: 9 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 203 calories, 15 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 48 mg cholesterol, 399 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein.