Oysters Au Gratin

• 24 Ned’s Island Oysters on the half shell
• 3 tbsp. Butter
• 1 tbsp. Pepper
• 1 ½ cups ketchup
• 1 cup grated swiss cheese

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Season the oysters with pepper.
• Lay the oysters in an ovenproof pan.
• Spread ketchup on each oyster.
• Sprinkle with the grated Swiss cheese.
• Lay a pat of butter on each oyster.
• Place them in oven and bake until they brown.
• Serve warm.