Hot Clam Dip I

• 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

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Combine minced clams and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
3. 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.
4. Pour mixture into an ovenproof baking dish and top with 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
5. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

clams, lemon juice, butter, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, oregano, pepper sauce, ground cayenne pepper, bread crumbs, cheddar cheese, paprika

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/12874/hot-clam-dip-i/ (may not work)