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Dovel Family Oyster Stew

By: LAURALLI 
"This has been served on Christmas Eve in our family forever. We also serve Chili, for those who don't care for oysters. Great with buttered crackers warmed in the oven, or plain oyster crackers straight out of the bag."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (13)

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Prep Time:
5 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) cans oysters, drained
  • 32 fluid ounces half-and-half
  • 1/3 cup butter

Directions

  1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Cook the drained oysters in the butter over medium heat until warmed through. Stir in half-and-half and bring to a slight simmer. Reduce heat, and stir occasionally to prevent boiling or scorching the bottom of the pan. Serve hot.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 351 | Total Fat: 30.6g | Cholesterol: 128mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2004 by LAURALLI   view full review
I wanted to change a few things on this recipe, it turns my father had copied it down wrong....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by bakergirl   view full review
excellent! perfect! exactly how my grandmother made it... simple and delicious! if others...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2004 by Wilemon   view full review
Very bland as is. I melted 1/2 cup butter in the pan, added the oysters with the juice, added...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2005 by Mary   view full review
Oyster stew is meant to be simple and mild, just like this one! I normally use some half and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 12, 2008 by NIKSHIJAY   view full review
This is a simple and easy recipe. I know it may not suit a lot of tastes but it is just like...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2009 by Kim in Kansas   view full review
Oyster stew has been a family tradition every Christmas Eve, and we also light luminaries. My...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2009 by Jill-Vanee' McDonnell   view full review
I grew up with the same tradition on Christmas Eve having Oyster Stew and Chili and I can't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2009 by Tracy   view full review
I love this simple dish. My dad used to make this when we were kids. He added salt, pepper...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2004 by Boujie   view full review
This recipe isn't very good - horribly bland. Skip it and open a can of Campbells.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2009 by MARREY   view full review
I added worcestire sauce.about 3 shakes and it was great! will make this alot.thanks for the...

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