Baked Clams Casino

Name: Baked Clams Casino
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed; 4 slices bacon, diced; 2 tbsp dry white wine; 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced; 2 tbsp shallot, minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted; 2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Fresh littleneck clams are stuffed with a savory bacon, garlic, bell pepper, and breadcrumb mixture, then baked until golden and bubbling.

40 minMediumServes 4280 cal/serving

Italian-AmericanAppetizerOven and StovetopStandardLow CarbNut-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

24 littleneck clams, scrubbed
4 slices bacon, diced
2 tbsp dry white wine
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
2 tbsp shallot, minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp flat-leaf parsley, chopped
2 tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with coarse salt or foil to stabilize clams.
2

Steam 24 scrubbed littleneck clams with 2 tbsp dry white wine in a covered pot over medium-high heat for 5 minutes until shells open, then remove clams, discard unopened ones, and break off top shells.
3

Cook 4 slices diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 6 to 8 minutes until crisp and reaching an internal temperature of 160F, then transfer to paper towels while reserving fat in skillet.
4

Sauté 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper, 2 tbsp minced shallot, and 2 minced garlic cloves in reserved bacon fat over medium heat for 3 minutes until softened.
5

Off heat, stir in 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs, 2 tbsp melted unsalted butter, 2 tbsp chopped flat-leaf parsley, 2 tsp fresh lemon juice, and cooked bacon.
6

Spoon breadcrumb topping evenly over each clam on half shell on prepared baking sheet.
7

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until breadcrumb topping is golden brown and bubbling.

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Questions

What is Baked Clams Casino?

Fresh littleneck clams are stuffed with a savory bacon, garlic, bell pepper, and breadcrumb mixture, then baked until golden and bubbling. This reference files it under Italian-American appetizer: made in the oven and on the stovetop, rated medium and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What temperature do I cook Baked Clams Casino at?

For Baked Clams Casino, the oven is set to 425 F (about 220 C) in step 1. The longest stretch at that heat is 10 minutes, in step 7. The target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

What can I use instead of panko in Baked Clams Casino?

The entry for Baked Clams Casino calls for 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. In its place: Coarse dry breadcrumbs, crushed cornflakes or crushed crackers all work. Fine breadcrumbs coat more densely, so use a little less.

Can I use turkey bacon instead of bacon in Baked Clams Casino?

Yes. Turkey bacon renders almost no fat, so add a tablespoon of oil wherever the method counts on the drippings. As written, the entry for Baked Clams Casino uses 4 slices bacon, diced.

Does Baked Clams Casino contain shellfish?

Yes: 24 littleneck clams, scrubbed. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

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