DEVILED CLAMS

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I'm from the Chesapeake Bay area so seafood is my heritage. When buying clams you want clams that firmly shut when touched. If the shell is open then toss the clam away. They do open some when at rest. The important part is that they close when you vibrate them. Tip Rinse your clams good under cold water and freeze them until you...

Provided by Lisa Dunlap

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

24-30 cherrystone clams
1/3 c garlic chile hot sauce (similar to tabasco but milder and more flavorful)
1 medium onion
3 Tbsp butter
2 c dried bread pieces (i save my home-made left over bread and crumble it for this dish)
1/2 c clam juice from clams or bottled
3 oz shredded or diced into small pieces sharp cheddar
3 oz shredded or diced into small pieces monteray jack

Steps:

  • 1. Slowly saute the onion in the butter but don't brown. You're going for more of a caramelization. Twist shells apart while the onion is cooking and arrange half of them on a pan that has been foiled or sprayed with oil. Add liquids to the clams and then lightly mix in the bread crumbs. Let stand 5 minutes. Top the clam shells with the mix and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes. Try one and if it seems a bit too wet then lower the temp to 350 for another 15 minutes.
  • 2. Bake 375 for 45 minutes. When they come out of the oven take one and if they seem still real wet give them another 15 minutes at 300 to dry them out more. If you use cheap bread use more and be sure it's dried before you use it. These are so easy to make. You can make batches of them up and keep them frozen in the freezer.
  • 3. You can stretch these out to make more appetizers by filling the shells less. You could easily turn 24 to 30 clams into 40 by using less filling. I like them heaped full but if you were having a party I'd stretch them out.

Graycie Ryberg
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I love the creamy filling in these deviled clams. It's so rich and flavorful.


Sajim Rahman
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These deviled clams are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my guests.


sad motion
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I made these deviled clams for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


THOYEEB ALI
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These deviled clams are a great way to use up leftover clams. They're also a great party appetizer.


legend ff
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I'm not a big fan of clams, but I actually really enjoyed these deviled clams. The filling was flavorful and the clams were tender.


abayneh shewatatek
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Overall, I thought the deviled clams were good. I would make them again, but I would make a few changes.


saratu achi
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The deviled clams were good, but I would have liked them more if the bacon was crispier.


Xavier Becerra
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I thought the deviled clams were a bit bland. I added some extra salt and pepper and they were much better.


MT CM
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These deviled clams were a little bit spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Marcilee Louis
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I've tried other deviled clam recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The clams are so tender and the filling is flavorful.


Hazee Rock
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These deviled clams were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Chaim Rosenzweig
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I made these deviled clams for my family and they were a big hit! The kids loved them too.


Sarmad Khan
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These deviled clams are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're easy to make and always a hit with guests.


Stephanie P
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The clams, bacon, and cheese are all perfect together.


Ali waqas Ali waqas
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This is my go-to recipe for deviled clams. It's simple, delicious, and always a crowd-pleaser.


Zeinab Mbarak
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The clams are always tender and flavorful.


Hiyan Vai
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These deviled clams were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.