Ingredients
6½ozclams,(2 cans) minced, drained
1tsplemon juice
½cupbutter
1small onion,minced
½green bell pepper,minced
1tspparsley,dried
1tsporegano,dried
1dashhot pepper sauce
1pinchground cayenne pepper
½cupbread crumbs,dried, seasoned
½cupcheddar cheese,shredded
1pinchpaprika
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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 shredded Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
