Deviled Clams
Ingredients:
- 1 51 oz. can Sea Watch Chopped Clams, drained
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 tbsp. onion, chopped
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- 2 tbsp. flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 15 strips of bacon, partially cooked
- ½ tsp. pepper
- ½ tsp. thyme
- 8 drops Louisiana Hot Sauce
- 2 tsp. chili sauce
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups cracker meal
- 4 tbsp. parsley, chopped
Preparation:
- Cook garlic, onion and celery in butter until tender.
- Blend in flour and seasonings.
- Add clams and cook until thick, stirring constantly.
- Stir a little of the hot sauce into eggs.
- Add egg mixture to remaining sauce, stirring constantly.
- Add cracker meal and parsley.
- Fill well-greased individual shells or casseroles with mixture and top with bacon.
- Bake at 400ºF for 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Yield: 6 servings
