Bacon-Parmesan Grilled Stuffed Clams

• 3 lb. fresh steamer clams
• 4 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2/3 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
• 3 Tbsp. olive oil
• 3 cups kosher salt
• 2 lemons, each cut into 6 wedges Safeway 4 ct For $5.00 thru 02/09

1. Heat grill to medium heat.
2. Fill large skillet with water to 1-inch depth.
3. Bring to boil on medium-high heat.
4. Add clams; cover.
5. Simmer on medium-low heat 3 to 4 min.
6. or until clams open.
7. (Discard any clams that do not open.)
8. Drain clams in colander; rinse with cold water to remove any sand.
9. Remove clam meat from shells; chop and set aside.
10. Reserve 36 clam shell halves.
11. Cook bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp.
12. Add garlic; cook and stir 30 sec.
13. Stir in crumbs and parsley; remove from heat.
14. Add cheese and oil; mix well.
15. Stir in chopped clams.
16. Pour 1/2-inch-deep layer of kosher salt into 16-5/8x11-7/8x2-5/8-inch disposable aluminum pan.
17. Fill shells with bacon mixture; place in single layer in salt.
18. (The salt prevents the filled shells from tipping over.)
19. Place pan on grill grate; grill 4 min.
20. or until clams are heated through.
21. Serve with lemon wedges.

fresh steamer clams, bacon, garlic, bread crumbs, fresh parsley, parmesan cheese, olive oil, kosher salt, lemons

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/bacon-parmesan-grilled-stuffed-clams-164834.aspx (may not work)