Ranch Oyster Rockefeller Dip Food

DEB'S OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER

Steps:

• Shuck oysters, reserving bottom shell; set aside. Spread rock salt into two ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Lightly press the oyster shells down into the salt. Place one oyster in each shell; top each with spinach, bacon and cheese., Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 14-16 minutes or until oysters are plump. Meanwhile, prepare hollandaise sauce according to package directions. Drizzle over oysters and serve immediately.

ROCKIN' OYSTERS ROCKEFELLER!

Steps:

• Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp and set aside. Reserve 1 tbl. of drippings and melt butter in same pan over medium heat.
• Add shallots and garlic, saute 2 minutes being careful not to burn the garlic or it will make dish bitter.
• Add as much spinach as can fit in pan and finely crumbled bacon, along with nutmeg and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add more spinach as it wilts, folding or stirring as you go.
• When all the spinach has wilted, make a well in bottom of pan and turn heat to medium high. When most of the juice has evaporated from the well and heat has risen, add Ouzo to deglaze pan.
• Stir mixture until Ouzo has reduced by over half, then add cream. Bring mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and add grated Parmesan cheese.
• Simmer for 3-5 minutes, stirring as cheese melts and mix thickens. Season to taste with salt, pepper, hot sauce.
• Stir in remaining 1 oz. of Ouzo and take off heat to cool. If you are opting to use breadcrumbs, stir in at this time.
• Arrange oysters on baking sheet, using a bed of rock salt to stabilize if necessary, crumpled foil works as well. Top with spoonfuls of spinach mixture, then sprinkle with a little shredded cheese.
• Bake at 450 degrees for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and top is slightly browned. Serve with lemon wedges if desired. Enjoy!

RANCH OYSTER ROCKEFELLER DIP

Steps:

• Drain all of the liquid from the spinach.
• Over medium flame, slowly brown bacon to render all of the fat, keeping fat in pan.
• Add the onions, butter, salt and pepper, and chipotle powder. Saute slowly until onions are lightly caramelized.
• Add oysters with juice and simmer until juice is fully reduced. Stir often to break oysters into small pieces.
• Add spinach and stir for about 1 minute to fully incorporate the seasoning.
• Add anisette, heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer several minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, cool, and refrigerate for later use.
• To serve, heat to a simmer and serve warm in a chafing dish in a dip bowl.