Hot Clam Dip I - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup butter
1 small onion, minced
1/2 green bell pepper, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1/2 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch paprika

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine minced clams and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
In a medium-size saucepan, combine butter, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, oregano, hot sauce, and red pepper. Stir vegetables over a medium-low heat until butter or margarine is melted. Mix in the clams and breadcrumbs.
Pour mixture into an ovenproof baking dish and top with 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.