Clams Casino Recipe

Directions for Clams Casino

1. 1

   Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the onion, green bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Chop the bacon into small pieces.

2. 2

   Cook Bacon

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet.

3. 3

   Sauté Vegetables

   In the same skillet, add the diced onions, bell peppers, celery, and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until softened.

4. 4

   Combine Mixture

   In a large bowl, combine the sautéed vegetables, diced clams, cooked bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well.

5. 5

   Preheat Oven

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

6. 6

   Fill Shells

   Spoon the clam mixture into clam shells or a baking dish.

7. 7

   Bake

   Bake the filled shells in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.

8. 8

   Serve

   Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm.