24 hard-shell clams
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. dry bread crumbs
2 tbsp. minced parsley
2 tbsp. minced green peppers
2 tbsp. minced onion
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves
4 slices bacon, each cut into 6 pieces

Wash clams, discarding any open (dead) clams. Pry open shells, discard top shell and loosen meat from bottom shell. Drain shells and meat on paper towel. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

In small bowl, combine remaining ingredients except bacon. Return clams to bottom shell and arrange in shallow baking pan. Top each with heaping teaspoonful of crumb mixture and piece of bacon. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until bacon is crisp and clams are set.

TIPS: To make ahead, prepare as normal, cover and refrigerate up to 6 hours. To serve, bake at 350 degrees as normal. 4 to 6 servings.