Savory Clam Balls Recipe

Name: Savory Clam Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 to 7 oz. each) cans minced clams; 1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. Uneeda crackers (may need more than one box); 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes; 1 small onion; 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce; 1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper; 1/4 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. black pepper; 8 Tbsp. butter, melted (margarine doesn't work well)

Servings: persons

2 (6 1/2 to 7 oz. each) cans minced clams
1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. Uneeda crackers (may need more than one box)
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp. parsley flakes
1 small onion
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/4 c. finely chopped green pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
8 Tbsp. butter, melted (margarine doesn't work well)

1
Pour both cans of clams, plus the liquid from one of the cans, into a large mixing bowl.
2
Crush crackers with rolling pin or blender, but not too fine.
3
Add crumbs and seasonings to clams. Add melted butter and mix very thoroughly.
4
Mixture should be thick enough to hold its shape when formed into little balls.
5
If it is too liquidy, open second box of crackers, crush and add a few at a time.
6
Shape mixture into 3/4-inch balls.
7
Put balls on an ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 325u00b0 for 12 or 15 minutes. Place on a hot tray and serve with fancy toothpicks.
8
Makes about 70, depending on how small you make them.
9
Make the day before and refrigerate overnight in covered container.
10
This allows seasonings to blend.

221

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (6 1/2 to 7 oz. each) cans minced clams, 1 (3 1/2 oz.) pkg. Uneeda crackers (may need more than one box), 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes, and more.

Yes, Savory Clam Balls falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Savory Clam Balls

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