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

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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.

Questions

Can I make Baked Clams Casino dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Baked Clams Casino gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Baked Clams Casino keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within two days (seafood turns fast). Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Baked Clams Casino?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. Doubled, split it across two pans and rotate them halfway; one crowded pan bakes unevenly.

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