Oysters for breakfast? Better believe it! As the cooler mornings start to creep in, we think fondly of cozy mornings here on the homestead. We had to dig out this family recipe for one of our favorite hearty oyster breakfasts served over toast – Oysters Cock-a-Cilla.


Oysters Cock-a-Cilla is a family recipe created and first served on Christmas morning in 1980 by Mary Priscilla Cockrell and Priscilla Stevens. The meal was stirred up with love over a wood fire in the home of Mary Priscilla and Dandridge Cockrell, and since then the recipe has been shared with many friends and family.

The creamy oyster dish is a simple, delightful way to enjoy oysters for breakfast. You can make this recipe with just a few ingredients, and our fresh-shucked jarred oysters delivered right to your doorstep make it easy to enjoy the delicious taste of the Chesapeake. 


Ingredients

  • 1 pint fresh-shucked jarred Little Wicomico Oysters, chopped
  • 2-3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 6-oz can sliced mushrooms
  • 4 cups medium white sauce (8 tbs butter, 8 tbs flour, 4 cups milk)
  • Dash of Worcestershire sauce
  • *optional: garnish with a bit of parsley to add a pop of color when serving

To prepare

For the white sauce:

  1. Make a roux with the butter and flour by melting the butter, and stirring in the flour. Be careful to not cook it too long so the sauce stays light in color
  2. Add milk slowly, stirring constantly as it thickens. You can add more milk to reach desired consistency. 

Note: to make one cup of white sauce, use 2 tbs butter, 2 tbs flour, 1 cup milk. We increased by 4x to make the four cups of white sauce for the recipe, but if you have a smaller family and plan on cutting the recipe in half you can adjust the quantities in the white sauce accordingly.

For the meal:

  1. Melt butter in pan and add chopped onions, sauté onions until they are translucent. 
  2. Add the chopped oysters and mushrooms, cook until the oysters are cooked through. 
  3. Add the prepared white sauce, a dash of Worcestershire sauce, and serve over toast. 
  4. Enjoy! If you make this recipe, share it with us on Instagram by tagging @lwoysters.

Written by Amanda Wormann

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Comments

Added this one to my recipe box!

Larry Stephenson on Oct 20, 2022

Your recipe looks terrific. It reminds me of the creamed tuna on toast that we used to have for dinner. I would enjoy seeing additional recipes using your product.

Marlene. Burrows on Sep 29, 2022

I’VE GOT TO TRY THIS, LOVE OYSTERS!

BARBARA DELOACH CHRISTOPHER on Oct 20, 2022

I’VE GOT TO TRY THIS, LOVE OYSTERS!

BARBARA DELOACH CHRISTOPHER on Sep 29, 2022

This looks amazing! I Love Love Oysters any way. So I’m sure I will love it!!
Thank you so much for sharing!!

Jlinder on Sep 29, 2022

I can’t wait to try this

Jack on Sep 29, 2022

With asparagus coming in fresh from the garden & a nice big juicy red tomato, sounds like a meal from heaven!

Rachel Thornberry/ Magar on Sep 29, 2022

Looking forward to making this!

Queen Stoops on Sep 29, 2022

I like to try it with some diced crispy bacon mixed in.

Tim on Sep 29, 2022

Going to try this over rice instead of toast!!

Pam on Feb 21, 2022

I have never had that I know of or used jarred oysters. I have only purchased fresh from a seafood market when they are in season or ordered from a menu. I no longer eat raw but I enjoy them other ways. Tell me about jarred, and the cost. Thank you

Sue Pinkerton on Feb 21, 2022

I want this for dinner! Divine and will make it ASAP.

Jan on Feb 17, 2022

Thank you for sharing!

Kay on Feb 17, 2022

Going to try this. I live alone so will half the recipe.

Jim on Feb 17, 2022

Will try your breakfast recipe.

Bonnie Bowie on Feb 17, 2022

Can’t wait to try this recipe

Shirley on Feb 17, 2022

will make soon

william l caldwell on Feb 17, 2022

Really looks good, hope I find a recipe for it

Brian on Feb 21, 2022

YUMMY

Ned on Feb 17, 2022

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