CLAM DIP 
2 (8 oz.) cans minced clams with juice
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 lb. butter
1 med. onion, diced
1 lg. clove garlic, diced
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 green pepper, diced
Dash each of ground pepper & Tabasco sauce
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 c. Italian bread crumbs
1/3 bar grated cheddar cheese
3 to 5 big shakes Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 dashes paprika
1 loaf Italian bread, cut into slices

Simmer together clams, clam juice and lemon juice. In butter, simmer together the following until soft: onion (diced), garlic, oregano, green pepper, ground pepper, Tabasco sauce and parsley flakes. When above is soft combine clams into butter mixture. Add bread crumbs, mix. Put into oven-proof dish. Top with grated Cheddar, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and finish with dashes of paprika. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. (You can freeze after cooling. Cover with foil. When ready to use, bake dip for 45 minutes at 350 degrees.

 

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