Famous Clams Casino from Porthole Restaurant in Lynn

9 Half neck/mid neck clams
1 tbsp. blue cheese dressing
1 tbsp. grated romano cheese
1 tbsp. shredded mozzarella cheese 
1/4 cup of Ritz Cracker crumbs
1/4 cup of Cheeze-It Cracker crumbs
1/4 cup of Panko bread crumbs
1/2stick of melted butter
Pinch of pepper and paprika
2 slices of bacon

Directions

Shuck clams leaving meat in half of shell.
Top each clam in order with 1/3 teaspoon blue cheese dressing, 1/3 teaspoon romano cheese and 1/3 teaspoon mozzarella cheese.
In a bowl mix together Ritz, Cheeze-It and Panko crumbs, add melted butter and season with pepper and paprika.
Cover each clam with a teaspoon of seasoned cracker crumb mixture and top with a 1” slice of bacon.
Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.



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