CLAMS AU GRATIN

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Canned clams baked in a cream sauce flavored with bacon, onion, celery, green pepper and cheddar cheese. Posted by request.

Provided by Lorac

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 slices bacon, diced
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans of chopped clams, drained

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F, grease a 1 1/2 quart casserole.
  • Fry bacon in a saucepan until it starts to brown, add butter, celery, green pepper and onion and saute for 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low, add flour and stir until blended.
  • Add milk, increase heat to medium high.
  • and stir constantly until thickened and smooth, adding a bit more milk if needed.
  • Remove from heat, stir in salt, pepper, 1/2 cup of the cheese, eggs and clams.
  • Pour into the casserole and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake 25 minutes, or until golden and bubbling.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635.8, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 22.5, Cholesterol 271.4, Sodium 1276.2, Carbohydrate 19, Fiber 1, Sugar 2, Protein 44.1

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