Steamed littleneck clams on the half shell topped with seasoned breadcrumbs and bacon.

Ingredients

• 1 dozen little neck clams
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• Butter
• Italian flavored bread crumbs
• Raw bacon slices cut to fit shell tops

Steps

1. Steam open clams in a pot in 1 inch of water, reserve broth.
2. Remove clams from shell and save whole clams.
3. In a separate pan, saute onion and garlic in butter.
4. Add reserved broth. Stir in Italian flavored bread crumb to make a moist paste.
5. Break clam shells in half, remove muscle and place clam meat on one half of a shell.
6. Cover with bread crumb paste. Add small piece of raw bacon on top and place on a cookie sheet.
7. Continue the same with rest of clams.
8. Cook at 350 for 20 minutes or till bacon is done.
9. Serve while hot.