Clams Casino

Clams Casino is a classic appetizer originating from Rhode Island; it's a clam on the half shell served with bacon and bread crumbs.

Ingredients - Serves 4

Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
Cook the bacon in a pan over medium heat until it's crispy. Remove it from the pan and chop it into small pieces.
In the same pan, melt the butter and add the green bell pepper and garlic. Cook until they're soft.
Add the bread crumbs to the pan and stir them in until they're coated with the butter.
Arrange the clams on a baking sheet. Top each one with the bread crumb mixture and the chopped bacon.
Bake the clams in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until the clams are fully cooked and the topping is golden brown.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.