Cheesy Baked Oyster and Spinach

Baked oysters are usually served as an appetizer for wine tasting menus since they are light, have a distinctive taste and party vibe. Oysters have a deliciously briny and flavorful meat and are considered a delicacy around the world.

Oysters are packed with nutrients. They’re high in vitamins and minerals. They are also a versatile ingredient. They can be a great addition to pasta dishes or stews and soups. You can also fry them in bread crumbs to create a great texture. Try our fried oyster recipe. You can also grill the oysters to create a delicious twist on most regular oyster recipes.

This baked oyster recipe has a cheese filling with four types of cheese. You can omit the smoked paprika if you don’t like the smoky flavor.

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This baked oyster recipe has a cheese filling with four types of cheese. You can omit the smoked paprika if you don’t like the smoky flavor.

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Ingredients

10 mins

4 servings

16fresh oysters
5 ozricotta cheese
1/4 cupgrated Monterey jack cheese
1/4 cupgrated cheddar
1 tspsmoked paprika
4 ozbacon
1 ozchopped spinach
2 tspgarlic powder
1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese

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Steps

10 mins

1

Cut bacon into smaller pieces and cook until crisp. Set aside to cool.
2

Shuck the oysters and leave them in the bottom half of the shell.
3

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
4

Squeeze the chopped spinach to remove excess moisture.
5

In a bowl, combine ricotta, Monterey jack cheese, cheddar, bacon bits, spinach, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
6

Set the oysters in their shells on the baking sheet.
7

Scoop a dollop of cheese filling and top over the oyster.
8

Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese
9

Bake for 10 mins, until the cheese is golden. Serve warm