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1 pt Oysters in their own juice

(shucked) 1/2 c Chopped green Bell pepper

1/2 c Chopped celery

1 t Tabasco sauce

1/4 t File’ powder

4 T Butter (real not margerine)

5 T Flour

2 c Hot milk

(evaporated is better) 1 t Salt

1 t Fresh ground black pepper

2 T Chopped pimiento

Simmer oysters in thier own juice for approx. 5-7 minutes, or until the edges begin to curl. Saute’ peppers & celery in butter until tender. Blend in the flour, add the milk & cook stirring until the sauce thickens. Add the oysters, pimientos, the seasonings and stir them all together gently. Pour this into a buttered casserole, top with pie pastry & bake in 450 degree F pre-heated oven for 20 minutes or until the crust is brown.

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