Quick and easy Oyster Stew

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

oysters

🥗Healthier: mushrooms

💰Cheaper: canned clams

Mushrooms provide umami flavor, while canned clams are more affordable.

Chop onion, celery, and garlic; reserve oyster juice from the jar.

Chop bacon into bite-sized pieces.

In a heavy bottom Dutch oven, add chopped bacon without oil to render fat.

Cook bacon until fat is rendered, then add butter to the pan.

Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic to the pan; sauté until onions are translucent and celery is tender.

Add oysters to the pot and cook until they start to curl at the edges.

Pour in 1 quart of heavy whipping cream and 3 to 4 cups of evaporated milk; keep on low heat to avoid scorching.

Add reserved oyster juice to the pot.

Season with salt and a good amount of black pepper; stir to combine.

Check that the oysters are curled at the edges, indicating they are done; serve with crackers.

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