Gourmet's Delight

There is no other name appropriate for this dish which is truly one of the greatest taste delights I have ever encountered.

2 dozen oysters, shelled

Milk

1 egg yolk

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1/2 cup butter

1/2 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

Dash of Tabasco

8-ounce package noodles

1 clove garlic

2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Freshly ground black pepper

In skillet heat oysters, 5 minutes. Drain, and to liquid add enough milk to make 2 cups. Heat. Cream egg yolk, cornstarch and butter which has been creamed together with Kitchen Bouquet and Tabasco. Add to milk and oyster liquid and cook slowly until slightly thickened. Cook noodles until very tender in salted water with garlic clove; drain. In a large shallow casserole, place a layer of 1/3 noodles. Divide oysters in 3 parts. Cover noodles with 1/3 of oysters, 1/4 grated cheese. Sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper; add 1/3 of sauce. Now repeat this procedure twice. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 20 minutes and not a minute longer in a moderate oven, 350F. Brown slightly under broiler if you desire. Makes about 4 servings.