Hot Clam Spread - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cans minced clams with juice
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. chopped parsley
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 box crackers
3 to 5 dashes Tabasco sauce
3/4 to 1 c. bread crumbs
1 bag shredded Mozzarella cheese

Preparation

Combine first two ingredients in a small pan and simmer until soft (about 3 minutes).
Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add pan mixture to bowl and combine well.
Spread mixture into a lightly greased quiche dish.
Top with cheese.
Bake, covered, at 400\u00b0 for 20 minutes.
Uncover and continue to bake for 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve with crackers.