Baked Clams Casino

Name: Baked Clams Casino
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams; 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled; 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 2 tablespoons each finely chopped onion, celery and sweet red, yellow and green peppers; 1 garlic clove, minced; Dash dried parsley flakes

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

A few years ago, I came across this clams casino recipe in the back of my files when I was looking for a special appetizer. Everyone raved about it. Now it's an often-requested dish. —Paula Sullivan, Barker, New York

Ingredients

3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons each finely chopped onion, celery and sweet red, yellow and green peppers
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash dried parsley flakes

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a large bowl, combine clams and remaining ingredients; stir in reserved clam juice. Spoon into 8 greased 6-oz. custard cups or clamshell dishes; place on a baking sheet.
Bake until heated through and lightly browned, 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 165 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 383mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.

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