Scalloped Oysters
This recipe for scalloped oysters was adapted from the 1881 Household Cyclopedia and modernized.
Easy
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
100 oysters, shucked
2
1 loaf bread, crumbed
3
4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
4
Salt, to taste
5
Cayenne pepper, to taste
6
Mace (optional)
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
1
Chop the eggs very fine, and mix with the crumbs. Season with cayenne, salt, and mace.
2
Cover the bottom of a deep pie dish with the eggs and crumbs.
3
Use a fork to place a layer of oysters over the egg mixture, along with 2–3 small pieces of butter. Continue until all ingredients are used up, reserving sufficient crumbs for a final layer.
4
Bake 45 minutes at 375–400°F. Serve hot.
45 minutes