Bitsys Kitchen. Baked Oysters w/ Bread Crumbs &

Baked Oysters with Bread Crumbs & Garlic
Serves 4-6 as an appetizer
2 Tbsp. butter 1 cup fresh white bread crumbs, made from 3 slices French or Italian bread 1 tsp. finely chopped garlic	2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley 2 dozen fresh oysters, well drained 3 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 Tbsp. butter, cut in tiny pieces

Preheat oven to 350° F. Generously butter an ovenproof baking dish large enough to hold oysters in one layer.

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 6 to 8 inch skillet. When foam subsides, add bread crumbs and garlic; toss in butter until crisp and golden. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. (Can be prepared ahead.)

Spread 2/3 cups or bread crumb mixture in bottom of baking dish and top with oysters.
Mix remaining bread crumbs with Parmesan cheese and spread over oysters; top with butter pieces.

Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the crumbs are golden and juices are bubbling. Serve immediately.