Oysters Casino is definitely an oyster lover’s delight!
A very easy recipe to prepare and always a favorite with oyster lovers. As my husband loves oysters – all kinds of oysters – cooked or raw, he really likes this Oysters Casino recipe. He says I can make it all the time.
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- 1 pint jarred oysters, shucked or fresh oysters, sucked on the half shell*
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, minced
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 3 bacon slices, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs**
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh-squeezed
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
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If using jarred oysters, drain oysters and place into a 13- x 9-inch baking dish or individual baking dishes. If using fresh oysters, shuck the oysters.
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Either in the oyster shells or in small oven-proof dishes, place the oysters.
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Sprinkle with bell pepper, onion, bacon, garlic, and pepper. Sprinkle bread crumbs over all and then sprinkle with lemon juice.
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Bake, uncovered, 15 to 20 minutes or until edges of oysters just begin to curl (do not over cook the the oysters). Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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Recipe makes 2 to 4 servings
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2 servings (each serving) =18.2 fat grams, 20.7 carbs, 283.5 calories
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4 servings (each serving) = 9.1 fat grams, 10.4 carbs, 142 calories
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Creamed Oysters in Acorn Squash
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Oyster Casserole
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Grandma’s Oyster Dressing
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Scalloped Oysters
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