Hot Clam Dip

Ingredients:

• 2 (6.5 ounce) can clams, drained
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1/2 green bell pepper, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 dash ground red pepper
• 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Preparation:

• 1 dash paprika
• 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• 2 Combine minced clams and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring mixture
• to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• 3 In a medium-size saucepan, combine butter, onion, green bell pepper,
• parsley, oregano, hot sauce, and red pepper. Stir vegetables over a
• medium-low heat until butter or margarine is melted. Mix in the clams and
• breadcrumbs.
• 4 Pour mixture into an ovenproof baking dish and top with 1/2 cup shredded
• Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.