Lynn's
Oyster Pie
1 pt Oysters in their own juice (shucked)
1/2 c Chopped green Bell pepper
1/2 c Chopped celery
11/2 tbs Tabasco sauce
1/4 t File' powder
4 T Butter (real not margarine)
5 Tbs Flour 2
c Hot milk (evaporated is better)
Salt & black pepper
2 Tbs Chopped pimiento
Simmer oysters in thier own juice for approx. 5-7 minutes, or until the
edges begin to curl. Saute' peppers & celery in butter until tender. Blend
in the flour, add the milk & cook stirring until the sauce thickens. Add the
oysters, pimientos, the seasonings and stir them all together gently. Pour this
into a buttered casserole, top with pie pastry & bake in 450 degree F
pre-heated oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is brown.
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