Creamy Fricasseed Oysters On Toasted Crackers

Ingredients

• 1 quart large oysters, drained
• ¼ lb butter
• 3 tbsp powdered cracker
• salt and pepper to taste
• ½ pint cream
• toasted crackers for serving

Method

1. 1 Drain oysters from their liquor. Place oysters in a covered saucepan with ¼ lb butter.
2. 2 Simmer gently on the back of the range until oysters are plumped.
3. 3 In a separate saucepan, combine oyster liquor, powdered cracker, and pepper.
4. 4 Remove oysters with a fork and place on toasted crackers on a hot platter.
5. 5 Add the butter from cooking oysters to the broth. Boil once.
6. 6 Stir in cream and pour over the oysters.