Hot Clam Dip III

This is a great clam dip for serving with crackers. My Aunt is famous in our family for the recipe! We all love it! Minced clams are mixed with a blend of mild seasonings and topped with Parmesan cheese.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 67 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
• paprika to taste
• garlic powder to taste
• ⅓ cup minced onion
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• ¾ cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 6 tablespoons melted margarine

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, slowly cook and stir minced clams in the lemon juice until heated and tender, abou 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Transfer clams to a medium baking dish. Mix in seasoned bread crumbs, onion, parsley, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, margarine and approximately 3/4 of the reserved clam juice. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and paprika.

Step 4

Bake clam mixture in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.