hot clam dip i

ingredients

• servings: 8
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 pinch paprika

recipe

preparation time: 5 mins cook time: 35 mins ready time: 40 mins


• preheat the oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• combine minced clams and lemon juice in a small saucepan. bring mixture to a simmer. simmer for 15 minutes.
• in a medium-size saucepan, combine butter, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, oregano, hot sauce, and red pepper. stir vegetables over a medium-low heat until butter or margarine is melted. mix in the clams and breadcrumbs.
• pour mixture into an ovenproof baking dish and top with 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
• bake uncovered for 20 minutes.