Ingredients
- 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ cup butter
- 1 small onion, minced
- ½ green bell pepper, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce
- 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
- ½ cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
- ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 pinch paprika
Directions
- 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.
- Combine butter, onion, bell pepper, parsley, oregano, hot sauce, and red pepper in a medium-sized saucepan. Stir vegetables over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Mix in clams and breadcrumbs.
- Pour mixture into an ovenproof baking dish. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
Cooking Time
Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:35 mins
Total Time:40 mins
Servings:8 to 10
Nutrition Facts
- 209 Calories
- 14g Fat
- 9g Carbs
- 13g Protein
This recipe is for baked clams with cheese and breadcrumbs. This is a delicious seafood recipe that is easy to prepare and can serve a large number of people. The ingredients needed for this recipe include minced clams, lemon juice, butter, onion, green bell pepper, dried parsley, dried oregano, hot pepper sauce, ground cayenne pepper, dried seasoned bread crumbs, shredded Cheddar cheese, and paprika.
To begin, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). To make the filling for the baked clams, combine the minced clams and lemon juice in a small saucepan and bring the mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 15 minutes.
In a medium-sized saucepan, combine the butter, onion, bell pepper, parsley, oregano, hot sauce, and red pepper. Stir the vegetables over medium-low heat until the butter is melted. Mix in the clams and breadcrumbs.
Pour the mixture into an ovenproof baking dish. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika. Bake the clams in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
This recipe takes a total preparation time of 40 minutes, including a prep time of just 5 minutes and a cook time of 35 minutes. It serves 8 to 10 people. The nutrition facts for this dish include 209 calories, 14g of fat, 9g of carbs, and 13g of protein. This baked clam recipe is a great option for a seafood dinner party or hosting guests for dinner.