SPICY CLAM SPREAD

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Provided by James Villas

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Shellfish     Bake     Cocktail Party     Buffet     Cheddar     Parmesan     Clam

Yield Makes about 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 6 1/2 ounce cans minced clams, liquid included
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 medium-size onion, minced
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
Tabasco sauce to taste
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar chese
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
Mild paprika to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a medium-size gratin dish and set aside.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the clams plus their liquid, the butter, onion, parsley, oregano, Tabasco, and bread crumbs and mix till well blended. Scrape the mixture into the prepared dish, sprinkle the top with the two cheeses and paprika, and bake till golden, about 20 minutes. Sreve the spread with crackers or small Melba toast rounds.

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