Better Than Dad's Clam Casino

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 30 quahogs (chowder clams)
• 3 large elephant garlic cloves, minced
• 1 large vidalia onion, minced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 orange bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cups cheese, i buy a bag of italian five cheeses already shredded (parmesan, mozzarella, asagio, provolone)
• breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 saute the first six ingredients in olive oil until softened but not browned.
• 2 steam clams in batches and remove as they just begin to open. allow to cool and reserve clam broth.
• 3 remove clams from shells and save half of each shell.
• 4 process clams with a little broth in a food processor until a little chunky.
• 5 combine clams with first six ingredients and add 1 cup of mixed cheeses, mix well.
• 6 add breadcrumbs, mixing completely until it holds together like a stuffing; if it seems a little dry add more clam broth.
• 7 fill clam shells with this mixture and bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.
• 8 serve immediately and enjoy!