Stuffed Clams Casino

Ingredients

• •12 littleneck clams, shucked
• •1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• •4 slices bacon, chopped
• •1/2 red bell pepper, finely diced
• •1/4 onion, finely diced
• •3 cloves garlic, minced
• •4 tablespoons butter
• •1/4 cup clam juice
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• •to taste salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1Preheat oven to 450°F. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then set aside on paper towels.
2. 2In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté the diced bell pepper, onion, and garlic until softened, about 4 minutes.
3. 3Combine breadcrumbs, cooked bacon, sautéed vegetables, Parmesan cheese, and parsley in a bowl. Add clam juice and mix until the mixture is moist but still holds together.
4. 4Arrange shucked clams in their shells on a baking sheet. Top each clam with a generous spoonful of the breadcrumb mixture.
5. 5Bake for 12-15 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the clams are heated through.
6. 6Garnish with additional parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

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