Great Clam Dip

A great recipe to bring to a party.  Can be assembled the night before and baked just before serving. Every time I make this I see someone scrapping the dish to get the last bit out!

Clam Dip
Clam Dip

Recipe Ingredients:

2 (6oz) cans chopped or minced clams with the juice
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
6 TBLS unsalted butter
1 sm. onion chopped
1/2 of a green or red pepper chopped
1 Tsp each; garlic powder (not salt), oregano, parsley, red pepper flakes
3/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese + a little more for the top

Recipe Directions:

Sauté the onion & pepper in the butter until soft. Mix in all other ingredients and place in a baking dish. Top with a little cheese and bake 20 min on 350.  Serve warm.