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A dish of spinach and artichoke casserole with lemon wedges.

Scalloped Oysters Recipe

Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 250kcal
Author: Becky Hardin
Crispy, creamy, and perfectly simple, this oyster casserole is sure to be a hit!
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
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Ingredients

  • cups crushed Ritz crackers
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (¾ stick)
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon zest
  • teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • 16 ounces canned shucked oysters (2 cans)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Chopped fresh parsley optional, for serving
  • Lemon wedges optional, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
    The ingredients for a recipe for oysters on the half shell.
  • In a dish, combine the crushed crackers, breadcrumbs, butter, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, lemon zest, and cayenne pepper.
    1½ cups crushed Ritz crackers, ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon onion powder, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon lemon zest, ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
    A bowl of granola with a spoon in it.
  • Layer ⅓ of the cracker mixture in the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
  • Layer half of the oysters over the crackers.
    16 ounces canned shucked oysters
    A white bowl filled with clams and rice.
  • Continue to layer with another ⅓ of the crackers, and the remaining oysters.
  • Top with the remaining cracker crumbs.
  • Combine the heavy cream and Worcestershire sauce, and pour this over the top.
    1 cup heavy cream, ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
    A bowl of greens and cheese being poured into a bowl.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbling.
  • Top with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
    Chopped fresh parsley, Lemon wedges
    A casserole dish with a lemon wedge on it.

Notes

  • Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store scalloped oysters tightly wrapped with plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 291mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 716IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 1mg