Oyster Stew

A rich, buttery and oh-so-very creamy oyster stew.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 quart (4 cups) half-and-half (light cream)
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup butter
2 pints oysters in their liquors
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Butter and oyster crackers for accompaniment

Cooking Directions:

1. Combine half-and-half, cream and butter in 3 quart saucepan; cook over medium heat until bubbles form at edge of saucepan.
2. Combine flour with 2 tablespoons oyster liquor; stir into oysters and remaining liquor.
3. Add oyster mixture to saucepan; cook over low heat until edges of oysters begin to curl, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt and pepper.
4. Divide oysters among serving bowls; ladle broth over top. Serve each with a pat of butter and oyster crackers.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, Inc.