Hot Clam Dip I

Ingredients

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

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Combine minced clams and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.

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.

Pour mixture into an ovenproof baking dish and top with 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.

Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.