Minced Clam Casserole
A savory casserole combining tender minced clams with crispy bacon, aromatic onions, and green peppers, all topped with crushed Ritz crackers for a crunchy finish. Perfect as an appetizer or light main dish, it offers rich flavors with a hint of spice from Tabasco. Suitable for seafood lovers and casual gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine minced clams, chopped onions, chopped green peppers, cooked bacon, chopped pimentos, and Tabasco sauce in a mixing bowl.
- Mix in the melted butter and crushed Ritz crackers, reserving some crackers for topping if desired.
- Transfer the mixture to a buttered baking dish and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle remaining crushed crackers on top if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.
- If the casserole appears too moist, add more crushed crackers on top and bake a few additional minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).