NJ Clams Casino

Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 50 fresh NJ Little Neck Clams
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 red pepper, diced
• 1 green pepper, diced
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 4 slices of bacon, cut into ½" strips
• 1 lemon, rinsed then cut into wedges
• Small trips of cheddar cheese

Preparation Steps

1. Wash the clams thoroughly under cool running water to remove any sand or debris.
2. Place the clams on a pan under the broiler, the clams will open as the heat intensifies. Remove the partially cooked clams from the oven when the shells open, around 5 minutes. Gently pull the clam away from the shell, then leave the clam in the shell.
3. In a separate pan melt butter, then add onion and peppers then cook until tender. Add peppers and onion to top of the clams, then layer 2 strips of cheese to each clam, then 2 strips of bacon. Place the clams back on the broiler pan. Broil the clams until the bacon is cooked.
4. Squeeze a little lemon on top of the clams and enjoy this NJ local favorite!