American · side
Scalloped Oysters
Scalloped Oysters reads richness 5.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a American side, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 1.0 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 0.6 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.4 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.2 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 0.0 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Richness 5.1 · Umami 1.0 · Sweetness 0.6
What's in it (5)
- 1 quart
- 3 Tbsp. flour
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1 pint milk
- 1 cup buttered bread crumbs
Time & effort: about 30 min (10 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 146.6 kcal, 11.6 g protein, 2.8 g fat, 18.7 g carbs
Dietary: Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Heat oysters in juice while preparing sauce by browning butter, adding flour then milk.
- In 2 quart casserole place layer of oysters, then sauce, then 1/2 of crumbs.
- Repeat with remaining mixture.
- Over all pour 1 cup of liquid from oysters.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.