Clams Casino Recipe
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1 x Sweet red pepper
- 1 x Bell pepper
- 1/2 med -size onion
- 1/2 c. Bread crumbs
- 1/4 c. Clam juice
- 1/4 lb Butter, melted
- 1/4 c. Peanut oil Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 doz fresh clams, Cherrystone or possibly Littleneck
- 2 slc Thick bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
Directions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
- 2. Dice the peppers and onion. Thoroughly mix with the bread crumbs by hand.
- 3. Fold in the clam juice, butter, oil, salt, and pepper.
- 4. Open the clams and leave on the half-shell. Place a layer of the dressing mix 1/4" thick over each.
- 5. Top each clam with a piece of the bacon. Place on a baking pan and bake in preheated oven till the dressing is golden, about 7 to 8 min.
- To insure the tenderness of the clams, place a small amount of water in the pan before baking, and be sure not to overcook.
- DISH PART OF Warm ANTIPASTO TRAY
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 109g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 250 | |
| Calories from Fat 182 | 73% |
| Total Fat 20.54g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat 11.31g | 45% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium 309mg | 13% |
| Potassium 205mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 10.14g | 3% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.98g | 1% |
| Protein 6.55g | 10% |
