Clam Pie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup corn kernel (fresh from the cob or frozen and defrosted)
2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed new england clam chowder
2 cups minced fresh clams (or two 8-ounce cans chopped clams, drained)
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Tabasco sauce (4 shakes, or so)
2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley

Preparation

Coat a 9-inch pie pan or individual ramekins with cooking spray.
In a 3-quart saucepan, fry bacon over medium-high heat until crisp.
Add in the onion; cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until softened.
Stir in corn, chowder, clams, thyme, and Tabasco; bring to a boil.
Transfer mixture to the prepared pie pan.
In a small bowl, toss the breadcrumbs, melted butter, and parsley.
Sprinkle crumbes evenly over the top.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for about 30 minutes or until golden brown.