Clams Casino

This clams casino recipe features baked half-shells stuffed with a garlicky mixture of bread crumbs, sautéed vegetables, bacon, Parmesan, and herbs.

• Preparation Time: 35 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 1092 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dried bread crumbs
• 24 large clams
• 0.25 teaspoon paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 cup minced onion
• 0.25 cup chopped green bell pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 3

Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate; crumble and set aside.

Step 4

Wash clams, then place on a baking sheet. Heat clams in the preheated oven until clams open, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Remove meat from shells. Chop meat and set aside. Reserve shells.

Step 5

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, pepper, and garlic in hot oil-butter until tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

Step 6

Mix together chopped clam meat, sautéed vegetables, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oregano in a large bowl until well combined. Spoon mixture into shells and place on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Serve hot.