NEWPORT CLAMS CASINO EN CASSEROLE

Newport Clams Casino en Casserole image

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 11

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2 slice bacon, finely chopped
1/2 medium red or green bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 clove garlic, finely minced
1 tsp oregano, fresh, chopped
1/2 c dry white wine
1 c clam meat, chopped, uncooked, well drained see note
2 Tbsp fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
freshly ground black pepper to taste
20 ritz crackers, crushed
parmigiano-reggiano, grated for topping

Steps:

1. Sauté finely chopped bacon until crisp. Remove from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon bacon fat. Add bell pepper, onion, garlic and oregano and sauté until onion is soft. Add white wine and simmer until wine is almost evaporated (5 minutes). Remove to a bowl and cool for 15 minutes.
2. When vegetables have cooled add chopped clams, parmesan cheese and parsley. Season to taste with pepper. Turn into casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cooked bacon. Top with crushed crackers and Parmigiana cheese. Bake in 350-degree oven for 25 minutes.
3. Note - if you've used canned clams rather than uncooked, place casserole under broiler and broil until topping is golden and casserole is bubbling, rather than cooking them for 25 minutes.