Clams Cassino Appetizer
 

These aren't my own creation gosh darnnit. Wish they were, but found this lovely appetizer recipe at the url listed below. Just swap out the breadcrumbs with your favorite LC bread or use your favorite LC Bake mix to make LC biscuits to use for crumbs. I'm sure you'll figure it out.

Don't they look wonderful? I'm gonna make some for the holidays. :thup:

http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/...ino-recipe-5536





We've lightened up these traditional appetizers for a quick and tasty
seafood treat. Great for special holidays or any day of the week

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup(s) water
18 littleneck clams (scrubbed)
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium shallots (minced)
1 small green bell pepper (minced)
2 ounce(s) Canadian bacon (finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
2 teaspoon(s) white-wine vinegar
3/4 cup(s) fresh breadcrumbs (replace with LC Breadcrumbs or use your favorite LC bake mix to make crumbs from LC biscuits)
1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh chives
2 teaspoon(s) minced fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon(s) smoked or regular paprika
1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper

1) Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2) Bring water, clams and bay leaves to a boil in a large covered pot. Reduce heat to
medium and cook the clams until they open, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain in a colander.
(Discard any clams that do not open.) Discard the bay leaves.
3) Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and bell
pepper; cook, stirring often, until soft, 2 to 3 minutes. Add Canadian bacon; cook.
stirring frequently, until heated and fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in vinegar; transfei
the mixture to a large bowl. Stir in breadcrumbs, Parmesan, chives, oregano, paprika
and pepper.
COOKING INFO
Serves
4
Yield
-
Prep Time
.
CookTime
-
Total Time
1 hr
Oven Temp
-
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories 188
Total Fat 8
Saturated Fat
Cholesterol
3
36
Sodium 402
Total Carbohydrate 12 (of course, this will change (lowered) if you use LC crumbs) :thup:
Dietary Fiber
Sugars
Protein 16
Calcium 0

Remove clam meat from shells (reserving the shells), chop and stir into the
breadcrumb mixture. Pull clamshells apart and spoon the breadcrumb mixture into
the half shells, packing lightly and mounding slightly (you may have a few shells left
over). Place the clams on a large baking sheet. Bake until well browned, about 20
minutes.



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