Baked Oyster Crostini

Baked Oyster Crostini

MAKES 12
Here's a quick, festive appetizer for oyster lovers. Grab a jar of oysters and a pack of crostini, and you're on your way. Don't forget champagne!

Ingredients

  • 12 small jarred oysters (drained)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature)
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cooked bacon
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
  • 12 crostini
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place oysters on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess moisture.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together butter, parmesan, garlic, parsley, bacon, and hot sauce.
  4. Place one oyster in each of 12 muffin pan cups. Spread butter mixture over each oyster, covering them generously. Sprinkle bread crumbs evenly on oysters.
  5. Bake 10 to 15 minutes, until oysters are plump and edges start to curl.
  6. Place each oyster on top of a crostini. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 240
  • Fat: 17.0 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7.0 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 60.0 mg
  • Sodium: 670.0 mg
  • Carbohydrates: 11.0 g
  • Fiber: 0.0 g
  • Added Sugars: 0.0 g
  • Sugar: 1.0 g
  • Protein: 10.0 g