Baked Clams

Baked Stuffed Clams

From the kitchen of Sandra Broderick

Ingredients

1 pound of minced/ chopped clams 1 and 1/2 sticks of unsalted butter 1 cup of bread crumbs 1 medium sized onion 1 cup of grated cheese 1 cup of Italian parsley Old bay seasoning Salt and pepper Clam shells

Directions

1. Wash clams and set aside 2. Melt 1 stick of unsalted butter in a large sauce pan 3. Slice and chop 1 medium size onion into small pieces and add to butter 4. Saute until onions are translucent 5. Add clams and parsley and cook for approximately 5-8 minutes, until clams are cooked thoroughly 6. Place Clams into a mixing bowl. Add grated cheese and bread crumbs. Mix thoroughly. Use a large spoon and put clam mixture onto clam shells. 7. Melt 1/2 stick of butter in separate saucepan. Use a pastry brush and cover the top with butter slightly. Sprinkle Old Bay on top of each stuffed clam. 8. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes until mixture is medium hot/warm