Clams Casino

Submitted by cookCol

"I got this recipe from a good friend of my mom's. You control the heat level by the amount of red pepper flakes you use."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 1 appetizer

ingredients

• 3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans clams, chopped (reserve liquid)
• 3 small onions, chopped (or 1 large)
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 6 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf Italian parsley
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons bacon, crumbled (6-8 slices)
• red pepper flakes

directions

1. Saute onions and peppers in butter and clam liquid.
2. Add remaining ingredients.
3. Place in a 9x9" square baking dish.
4. Bake at 450 for approximately 30 minutes. (Cover dish with foil so it doesn't get too brown and crispy, uncover for the last 8-10 minutes).
5. Serve with crackers.