Baked Clam Spread

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup margarine
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 (6 ounce) cans minced clams with juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut in cubes
• paprika (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 place 1/2 cup margarine in 1.5 quart oven safe casserole dish. cover and microwave on high for 30 seconds or until margarine is melted.
• 3 add onion and garlic. cover and microwave on high for 3-4 minutes or until onion is translucent.
• 4 add remaining ingredients and mix well. sprinkle with paprika.
• 5 bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
• 6 serve as a spread with crackers or top over toasted bread triangles.