CALICO CLAMS CASINO

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A few years ago, I came across this clams casino 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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) minced clams
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1 cup 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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 383mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.