Clam Pie

Makes 6 main dish servings or 12 hors d'oeuvres
== Ingredients ==
* 1 cup sliced green onions
* 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
* 3 tablespoons flour
* ½ cup half and half
* 2 x 6½-ounce cans minced clams (drain; reserve liquid)
* ½ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 cup (4 ounces) grated cheddar cheese
* 1 tablespoon dry vermouth (optional)
* 2 eggs, beaten
=== Rice crust ===
* 3 cups cooked rice
* 2 eggs, beaten
* ¼ cup chopped pimiento-stuffed green olives
== Directions ==
# Cook onions in butter until tender but not brown.
# Stir in flour and cook several minutes longer.
# Add half and half and ½ cup clam liquid.
# Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened.
# Add salt, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper, cheese and vermouth.
# Blend a little hot mixture into the eggs.
# Stir all into clam sauce. Add clams.
# Turn into baked rice crust.
# Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes.
# To serve, cut into wedges.
=== Rice crust ===
# Combine rice, eggs and olives.
# Press firmly into buttered 10-inch pie pan, pressing just to top edge of pie plate.
# Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes.
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