Clams Casino

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. 2

   Place the white wine and the clams in a wide pot with a lid over medium heat.

3. 3

   Allow the clams to steam until they open, approximately 10 minutes.

4. 4

   Discard any clams that do not open.

5. 5

   Remove the clams from the pot and once they are cool enough to work with, remove the meat from the shells.

6. 6

   Tear the shells in half and move the meat to 1 side of the shell and discard the other.

7. 7

   Place the thinly sliced bacon on a sheet pan and bake until crispy.

8. 8

   When they are cooled, crumble the slices individually between both hands, or chop them until they are in fine pieces.

9. 9

   See Cook's Note 1.

10. 10

    Preheat the broiler.

11. 11

    In a medium sized bowl, mix the bacon and all the remaining ingredients and check for seasoning.

12. 12

    Liberally top each clam with the bread crumb mixture and place them under a broiler until golden brown.

13. 13

    See Cook's Note 2.

14. 14

    Serve the clams warm.

15. 15

    Cook's Note 1: If you want a little extra flavor, save the drippings and add them in with the topping.

16. 16

    Cook's Note 2: Placing the clams on a bed of large granules of salt will help keep them steady in their shells while cooking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.