Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon all purpose flour

1 cup whipping cream

• 8 ounces bacon (preferably applewood-smoked), chopped
• 4 cups thinly sliced leeks (white and pale green parts only; from 4 large)
• 1 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons dry white wine
• 2 tablespoons grated Pecorino Romano cheese

• 20 medium oysters, shucked, or four 8-ounce jars shucked oysters

• 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread

Description

Use Fresh Oysters If You Can; Note That The Recipe Also Tested Well Using Oysters Packed In Jars. If The Oysters Are Very Large, Cut Them In Half.

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