NJ Clams Casino

Serves: 4

Ingredients

1. 50 fresh NJ Little Neck Clams
2. 1 onion, diced
3. 1 red pepper, diced
4. 1 green pepper, diced
5. 2 Tablespoons butter
6. 4 slices of bacon, cut into ½” strips
7. 1 lemon, rinsed then cut into wedges
8. 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!