2 sm. cans minced clams
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 med. onion, chopped fine
1/2 green pepper, chopped fine
1 tbsp. fresh parsley, minced
1/4 lb. butter
1/2 tsp. oregano
Pinch of Tabasco
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1/2 c. bread crumbs
5 - 6 slices Gruyere cheese

Simmer the clams and their juice and lemon juice 15 minutes. Simmer onion, pepper, and parsley in butter with oregano, Tabasco and cayenne. Cook until onions are soft. Stir in bread crumbs and clam mixture. Put dip in a shallow baking dish, top with Gruyere cheese, sprinkle a little Parmesan on top. Sprinkle some paprika on for color. Bake 15 to 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve warm with crusty French bread sliced thin. You can substitute provolone, mozzarella, or Swiss cheese for the Gruyere.