Baked Clams Italiano

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 10 1/2 ounces minced clams
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon onion, grated
• 1 tablespoon parsley, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon oregano
• 1/4 cup ritz cracker, crumbled plus
• 2 tablespoons crackers, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 drain clams and reserve 3 tablespoons broth.
• 2 heat olive oil in a small frying pan. sauté onion, parsley, oregano, and the 1/4 cup cracker crumbs for 2 minutes, or until onion is golden. remove from heat and mix with clams, the 3 tablespoons clam broth, and garlic salt. spoon into a dozen clam shells or aluminum shells.
• 3 sprinkle lightly with a mixture made of 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons cracker crumbs.
• 4 on a baking sheet, bake in a 375°f oven for 25 minutes, or until crusty on top.