Hot Clam Dip III

Hot Clam Dip III 
2 cans (6.5 oz. ea.) minced clams, drained 
1 tsp. lemon juice 
1/2 cup butter 
1 small onion, minced 
1/2 green bell pepper, minced 
1 tsp. dried parsley 
1 tsp. dried oregano 
1 dash Tabasco hot pepper sauce 
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper 
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned 
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese 
1 pinch paprika 
Preheat the oven to 350� F. 
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 bread 
crumbs. 
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. 
Yield: 8 to 10 appetizer servings.
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