Clams Casino - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 cherrystones or littleneck hard shell clams*
1 medium white onion, chopped 1/4 x 1/4-inch
1 green bell pepper, chopped 1/4 x 1/4-inch
4 oz. olive oil
8 Tbsp. flavored breadcrumbs
1/4 lb. raw bacon, cut into 1 1/2 to 2-inch lengths
2 tsp. parsley or oregano
Tabasco (optional) or lemon or lime juice 1 drop per clam shell
1 tsp. chopped or minced garlic

Preparation

*Place clams in the freezer for 12 minutes.
This will allow easier opening.
Open with appropriate clam knife.
Clam knife will split clam into 2 even portions per clam.
Place each 1/2 clam on a cookie sheet to wait for the sauteed mixture.