Peppy Clam Shells - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 c. finely chopped celery
1/2 c. finely chopped green pepper
4 Tbsp. butter
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
dash of hot pepper sauce
1/2 c. crushed round crackers (12)
1 Tbsp. butter
1 (10 oz.) can whole baby clams

Preparation

In medium skillet, cook onion, celery and green pepper in 4 tablespoons butter until tender but not brown.
Stir in flour, cheese and seasonings.
Add 1/4 cup cracker crumbs; mix well. Stir in undrained clams; cook until mixture thickens.
Divide among 4 large baking shells.
Combine the rest of the crumbs and butter; sprinkle on top.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes.