36 saltines
36 oysters, drained
3 tbsp. butter
Pepper
2 c. milk or half and half can be used

Break crackers into fourths, layer in bottom of an 8" round glass baking dish. Arrange 1/2 of oysters on top, dot with butter, sprinkle with pepper. Repeat layering with 12 more crackers, remaining oysters, pepper and butter. Arrange rest of crackers, broken into fourths on top, dot with butter and pour milk over all and refrigerate for 1 hour. Bake 5 to 20 minutes in preheated oven at 400 degrees.