Emeril's New Orleans-Style Welsh Rabbit

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons garlic powder
• 1 pint raw oysters
• 1 tablespoon dried thyme
• 2/3 cup dark beer, such as Abita Turbodog
• 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Essence, recipe follows
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 12 (1/2-inch thick) slices French bread, toasted
• 6 slices crispy-cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• *Note: If you cannot find Caerphilly cheese, substitute cheddar.
• 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon dry English mustard
• 4 ounces sharp English cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 ounces Caerphilly cheese*, grated
• 3 tablespoons flour