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Oysters Bienville Casserole
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) container standard oysters, undrained
2 slices lower sodium bacon
1 large shallot, minced
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups fat-free milk, divided
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/2 pound small shrimp, peeled
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 (1-ounce) slices white bread, toasted
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
Directions:
1. Drain oysters, reserving 1/4 cup liquid; set oysters and liquid aside.
2. Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp; drain, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Crumble bacon; set aside.
3. Add shallots and mushrooms to pan; cook, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat 3 minutes. Add reserved oyster liquid; cook 1 minute, stirring well. Reduce heat to medium.
4. Combine flour and 1/4 cup milk, stirring with a whisk until smooth; stir in remaining milk. Add milk mixture to mushroom mixture; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook 3 minutes or until mixture thickens, stirring frequently. Stir in sherry, oysters, shrimp, salt, and pepper; bring mixture to a simmer. Cook 2 minutes or until shrimp turn pink.
5. Cut toasted bread in half diagonally; place 2 toast points on each of 4 individual serving plates. Spoon mixture evenly over toast points. Sprinkle with crumbled bacon and chives.
By RecipeOfHealth.com