Calico Clams Casino Recipe

By dette

A few years ago, I came across this recipe in the back of my files when I was looking for a special appetizer. Everyone raved about it. Now it's often-requested dish. —Paula Sullivan, Barker, New York

Ingredients

• 3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
• 3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons each finely chopped onion, celery and sweet red, yellow and green peppers
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Dash dried parsley flakes

Details

Servings 8
Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Drain clams, reserving 2 tablespoons juice. In a large bowl, combine the clams and remaining ingredients; stir in the reserved clam juice. Spoon into greased 6-oz. custard cups or clamshell dishes; place on baking sheets.
Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until heated through and lightly browned. Yield: 8 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 cup) equals 165 calories, 12 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 41 mg cholesterol, 383 mg sodium, 4 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 9 g protein.