Clams Casino

• 24 littleneck clams (on the half shell)
• 4 slice bacon (finely diced)
• ½ red bell pepper (finely diced)
• ½ green bell pepper (finely diced)
• 1 shallot (minced)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3 tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

How to Make It

1. 1

   Cook bacon until crispy. Remove and drain, leaving 1 tbsp fat in pan.

2. 2

   Sauté peppers, shallot, and garlic in bacon fat until softened. Cool.

3. 3

   Mix cooked vegetables, bacon, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, butter, and lemon juice.

4. 4

   Arrange clams on a foil-lined baking sheet. Top each with a spoonful of filling.

5. 5

   Broil 4-6 minutes until topping is golden and clams are heated through.

6. 6

   Serve immediately with lemon wedges.