Scalloped Oysters
["1 qt. oysters", "3 c. cracker crumbs (about 48 (2-inch) crackers, crushed)", "2 to 4 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine", "cream or milk", "1 tsp. salt", "1/8 tsp. pepper", "1/3 c. finely chopped onion", "1/2 c. butter or margarine"]
["Drain oysters; reserve liquid.", "Remove any shell particles. Set oysters aside.", "Lightly toss 1 cup of crumbs with melted butter.", "Add enough cream or milk to reserved oyster liquid to yield 2 cups liquid.", "Stir in salt and pepper.", "Line a shallow, buttered 2-quart casserole with 1 cup of unbuttered crumbs. Arrange 2 cups of the oysters on the crumbs.", "Pour 1 cup liquid over all.", "Sprinkle with 1/2 of the chopped onion.", "Dot with 1/2 of the butter.", "Repeat procedure.", "Top with the buttered crumbs. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated."]
["oysters", "cracker crumbs", "butter", "cream", "salt", "pepper", "onion", "butter"]