1 (9 inch) unbaked pastry shell, pricked lightly

Bake 8 minutes in 400 degree oven. Remove shell. Reduce heat to 325 degrees.

1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 (15 oz.) can Snows clam chowder
4 eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. sour cream
2 tsp. parsley flakes, or fresh parsley
1/2 tsp. pepper
4 slices American cheese

In bowl combine bacon, chowder, eggs, onion, sour cream, parsley and pepper; mix well. Pour about 2/3 of mixture into baked shell. Arrange cheese slices on top. Pour remaining mixture over cheese. Bake at 325 degrees for 50-55 minutes or until set. Cool 20 minutes before cutting and serving.