Cheesy Hot Clam Dip
Minced clams with a mixture of seasonings and a bit of hot sauce, topped with shredded mozzarella, this dip is excellent served warm with crackers.
Yield
10 servingsPrep
10 minCook
32 minReady
42 minTrans-fat Free, Low Carb, Sugar-Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | x |
clams, canned
minced, in clam juice (6.5 oz. each) |
* |
| ½ | cup |
butter, unsalted
or light margarine |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1 | medium |
yellow onion
chopped |
*
|
| ½ | each |
green bell peppers
large, chopped |
|
| ¾ | cup |
bread cubes, dry
regular or whole wheat |
* |
| 4 | dash |
red hot pepper sauce
or more, according to taste |
*
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
parsley flakes
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
oregano
dried |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
lemon juice
fresh, if possible |
|
| 6 | ounces |
mozzarella cheese
shredded |
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | x |
clams, canned
minced, in clam juice (6.5 oz. each) |
* |
| 118 | ml |
butter, unsalted
or light margarine |
|
| 1 | clove |
garlic
minced |
|
| 1 | medium |
yellow onion
chopped |
*
|
| 0.5 | each |
green bell peppers
large, chopped |
|
| 177 | ml |
bread cubes, dry
regular or whole wheat |
* |
| 4 | dash |
red hot pepper sauce
or more, according to taste |
*
|
| 15 | ml |
parsley flakes
|
|
| 15 | ml |
oregano
dried |
|
| 15 | ml |
lemon juice
fresh, if possible |
|
| 173.4 | ml/g |
mozzarella cheese
shredded |
|
Directions
Preheat oven to 400℉ (200℃).
Sauté in butter or margarine over medium heat the onion, green pepper and garlic until onion is translucent and softened, about 5 minutes. Add canned clams with their juices, and lemon juice; simmer mixture for 2 minutes.
Remove pan from heat; add parsley, oregano and bread crumbs. Pour into 8- or 9-inch glass pie plate. Cover mixture with the shredded mozzarella cheese.
Bake for 25 minutes.
Serve with crackers, pita chips or toasted crusty bread slices.
This mixture is also suitable as a Clams Casino stuffing (add some cooked bacon bits and minced pimentos).
