1/2 bell pepper, finely chopped
1 sm. onion, finely chopped
3 tbsp. butter
2 (7 oz.) cans minced clams, drained
1/4 lb. grated Cheddar cheese
1 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
3 tbsp. catsup
1 tbsp. dry sherry

Saute pepper and onion in butter for 5 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Stir in double boiler until cheese melts; do not boil. Serve hot with Melba rounds or crackers. Yields 3 cups.