BACON OYSTERS RECIPES

Steps:

• Combine 4 tablespoons of the butter, the shallots, garlic, bacon and salt in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute until the shallots are translucent and the bacon is crispy, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the flour and mix well to make a roux. Cook, stirring frequently, until the roux smells nutty, 4 to 5 minutes. Off the heat, deglaze the roux with the liqueur; carefully return the pan to the burner and let the liqueur flame. Add the cream and stir to incorporate. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the baby spinach, nutmeg, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using; bring back to a boil and once again immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook until the spinach has softened and released its liquid, 4 to 6 minutes. Over medium heat, cook the mixture down to a fondue-like thickness, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and reserve to the side.
• Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons butter in a small saute pan. When melted, remove from the heat and incorporate the breadcrumbs. Reserve to the side.
• Heat a grill to high heat. Preheat a broiler.
• Place the oysters on the grill and cook until the shells pop open, about 3 minutes. Remove the oysters to a cutting board and use an oyster knife to pry out the top shells, scraping the knife around the inside of each top shell to loosen the oyster. Once the top shell has been removed, discard it; then use the knife to scrape under the bottom of the oyster to separate it from the bottom shell, leaving the oyster "on the half shell."
• Spread the rock salt evenly on a baking sheet. Set the oysters, shell down, on the rock salt, pressing the shells into the salt. Spoon some of the baby spinach bacon fondue on top of each oyster; then sprinkle with the Parmesan, Gruyere and, lastly, the buttered breadcrumbs. Broil until the oysters are bubbly and the breadcrumbs toasted, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Steps:

• The Prep: Prepare your spinach (package instructions) drain well separate and set aside. Place your bacon on a baking pan in a single layer cook 10-12 minutes at 350* remove from oven and place on paper towels to drain then chop in small pieces. Grate your asiago and mozzarella cheese and place in separate bowls. Last but not least place your oysters in a bowl and gently pick through for shell particles.
• in a large skillet add your spinach to 2tbs of melted butter and gently saute 2-3 minutes over med heat, add your chopped bacon & garlic powder and saute another 2 minutes, finally add your grated asiago cheese over top of your spinach mixture sprinkle with salt and pepper and remove from heat.
• Here is the best part. Take a muffin pan and place two of your prepared oysters in each cup, place your spinach mixture over the top, sprinkle lightly with bread crumbs, then add your grated mozzarella over the top of your spinach and sprinkle with remaining bacon pieces. Place in your 400* degree oven for 4-5 minutes (or until cheese on top becomes melty) switch oven to broil and cook until the tops become a golden brown. remove from oven and carefully spoon mixture onto your plate of choice. If you really want to be fancy place over the top of a toasted french bread point.