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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
2 cups water |
2 (12-ounce) containers standard oysters, drained |
1/2 cup butter or margarine |
1/2 cup all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
1/8 teaspoon mace |
2 bay leaves |
1 1/2 cups milk |
3 tablespoons sherry |
8 slices toast |
Directions:
1. Bring water to a boil in a large heavy saucepan. Place oysters in boiling water; remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes. Place oysters in a colander to drain, reserving 1 cup water. Set oysters and water aside.
2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat; add flour, stirring until smooth. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in salt, pepper, mace, and bay leaves. Gradually add milk and reserved 1 cup water; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Add drained oysters, and cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sherry. Remove and discard bay leaves. Serve immediately over toast.
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