Ingredients

1/4

cup butter or margarine

1

pint shucked oysters, undrained

2

cups milk

1/2

cup half-and-half

1/2

teaspoon salt

Dash of pepper

Italian parsley sprigs, if desired

Red bell pepper strips, if desired

Preparation

Melt butter in 1 1/2-quart saucepan over low heat. Stir in oysters. Cook, stirring occasionally, just until edges curl.

Heat milk and half-and-half in 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat until hot. Stir in salt, pepper and oyster mixture; heat until hot. Garnish with parsley and bell pepper.