Hot Clam Dip III

Ingredients

• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained with juice reserved
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 3/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/3 cup minced onion
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 dash ground black pepper
• Garlic powder to taste
• 6 tablespoons melted margarine
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Paprika to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, slowly cook and stir minced clams in the lemon juice until heated and tender, abou 5 minutes. Remove from heat.

Transfer clams to a medium baking dish. Mix in seasoned bread crumbs, onion, parsley, oregano, black pepper, garlic powder, margarine and approximately 3/4 of the reserved clam juice. Top with grated Parmesan cheese and paprika.

Bake clam mixture in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until lightly browned.