Spicy Clam Spread

• 2 6 1/2 ounce cans minced clams, liquid included
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
• 1 medium-size onion, minced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
• Tabasco sauce to taste
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar chese
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese to taste
• Mild paprika to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 350F.
2. Grease a medium-size gratin dish and set aside.
3. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine the clams plus their liquid, the butter, onion, parsley, oregano, Tabasco, and bread crumbs and mix till well blended.
4. Scrape the mixture into the prepared dish, sprinkle the top with the two cheeses and paprika, and bake till golden, about 20 minutes.
5. Sreve the spread with crackers or small Melba toast rounds.

clams, butter, onion, parsley, oregano, tabasco sauce, bread crumbs, cheddar chese, parmesan cheese, paprika

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-clam-spread-103588 (may not work)