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Darby Oyster Casserole

2 pint Oysters
1 1/2 cups finely cut & blanched celery
1 small can pimentos, chopped finely
1 cup grated cheese
2 1/4 cups cracker crumbs
2 1/2 cups milk
3 Tbsp. flour
4 oz. butter
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tsp. sherry

For sauce, melt butter over low heat. Add flour and blend. Stir milk in slowly with a wire whisk until smooth, adding salt, pepper and sherry, then grated cheese, celery and pimento.

Grease 3 quart casserole and layer ingredients as follows:

1 1/4 cups cracker crumbs
Oysters
Sauce

Top with cracker crumbs and bake for 20 minutes in 350 degree oven.

Serves 8