1/4 lb. butter
1/2 c. flour
1/4 tsp. dry mustard
1 1/2 c. milk
1 1/2 lbs. canned minced clams (drained) (save juice)
2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/8 tsp. oregano
1 tbsp. grated onion
1 1/2 c. grated Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. chopped parsley
3/4 c. fine bread crumbs
36 clam shells

1. Melt butter. Blend in flour and mustard. Add milk and 2/3 cup clam juice until smooth. Bring to boil, stirring. Add salt, pepper, oregano, onion and cheese.

2. Remove from heat. Stir to melt cheese and add Worcestershire, clams, parsley and bread crumbs. Chill mixture.

3. Fill shells with mixture. Place under preheated broiler until bubbly hot and lightly browned (about 5 minutes). Yield: 36 servings.

NOTE: I added Parmesan cheese and 1/4 teaspoon garlic salt.