Baked Clams

• 8 ounces tasso diced
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1 tablespoon essence
• 1/2 cup parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated
• 12 medium clams

1. Preheat the oven to 450F (230C).
2. In a hot saute pan, render the tasso for 2 minutes.
3. Remove from heat.
4. Add the bread crumbs, Essence and cheese to the rendered tasso, mix thoroughly.
5. Season the clams with salt and pepper.
6. Top each clam with 1 tablespoon tasso crust.
7. Place the clams on a baking sheet and bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

tasso, bread crumbs, parmesan, clams

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/baked-clams-43993 (may not work)