Clam Dip

By michele080478

Ingredients

• 2 (6 1/2 ounce ) cans of minced clams,
• don’t drain juice
• 5-6 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 stick of butter melted
• Juice from 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 -1 cup of bread crumb, Italian style
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon paprika, for color (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat over to 350 degrees. In a medium size skillet,
sauté the butter and garlic over a low heat a minute or two,
be careful to not let the garlic burn.
Add the clams with their juice, parsley flakes, oregano,
butter, garlic, lemon juice, breadcrumbs and cheese.
Start with ½ cup of breadcrumbs, the texture should be
like a paste, if not add more breadcrumbs. Put mixture in
an ovenproof pie dish and add paprika to the top.
Bake in 350 degree oven for 25-30 minutes,
until slightly golden brown and bubbly.