Clams Casino
Description
This clams casino recipe features baked half-shells stuffed with a garlicky mixture of bread crumbs, sautéed vegetables, bacon, Parmesan, and herbs.
Ingredients
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4 slices bacon
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24 large clams
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon butter
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1/2 cup minced onion
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1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup dried bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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2 teaspoons dried parsley
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1/4 teaspoon paprika
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.
3
Wash clams, then place on a baking sheet. Heat clams in the preheated oven until clams open, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Remove meat from shells. Chop meat and set aside. Reserve shells.
4
Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
5
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic in hot oil-butter until tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
6
Mix together chopped clam meat, sautéed vegetables, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oregano in a large bowl until well combined. Spoon mixture into shells and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Serve hot.