Clams Casino

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

2. 2

   Shuck the clams, leaving each clam in the half-shell and reserving the juices.

3. 3

   Strain the juices through a cheesecloth into a bowl.

4. 4

   Place the clams on a rimmed baking sheet in one even layer.

5. 5

   Top each clam with a pepper square, then with a bacon or pancetta square, and with a dab of butter, using all 3 tablespoons evenly.

6. 6

   Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top.

7. 7

   Pour the reserved shucking juices into a measuring cup, and add enough white wine to make 2 cups combined liquid.

8. 8

   Pour the liquid into the bottom of the baking sheet.

9. 9

   Bake the clams, uncovered, until the bacon or pancetta is crispy and the clams are cooked all the way through, about 25 minutes.

10. 10

    Serve on a platter, drizzled with baking juices.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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