Smoked Oyster Ball Recipes

OYSTER CHEESE APPETIZER LOG

Steps:

• In mixer bowl, combine the cheese, steak sauce, Miracle Whip, garlic and onion. Stir in oysters and 1 cup of pecans. Shape into two 9-in. logs. Roll logs in mixture of chili powder, remaining pecans and parsley.

SMOKED OYSTER ROLL

Steps:

• In medium bowl (not in food processor) cream cheese with wooden spoon. Stir in mayonnaise, Worcestershire, garlic, onion, hot pepper sauce, and salt to taste. Blend well.
• Lightly oil a large piece of waxed paper and spread cheese mixture into 16 x 6 inch rectangle.
• In sieve, drain oysters and rinse with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels and chop finely. Spread on top of cheese rectangle, leaving small border all around. With spatula and using waxed paper as a guide, roll up jelly roll style as tightly as possible, staring from long side. Wrap well and refrigerate overnight.
• To serve, cut roll into 1/4 inch slices with very sharp knife. Dip knife into hot water occasionally for neater slices. Place on top of rounds of melba toast. Makes about 60 appetizers.
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SMOKED OYSTER SPREAD

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, mash oysters with a fork. Mix in cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon pepper.

SMOKED OYSTER BALL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the parsley in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until well blended.
• Wrap mixture in plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled.
• Remove from plastic wrap, roll in chopped parsley, and serve with your favorite crackers or pita chips ( the garlic ones are good with this!).