Moms Deviled Clams

Directions

1. 1
   In small sauce pan over medium heat, melt butter and cook onions until soft and translucent.
2. 2
   Add clams.
3. 3
   Add slightly less than 1/2 cup of clam juice and the half and half.
4. 4
   Add the bread crumbs and the egg yolks and mix well.
5. 5
   Cook until slightly thickened.
6. 6
   Add parsley.
7. 7
   Place the mixture in individual small casseroles or washed and cleaned clam shells, or a larger casserole.
8. 8
   Place a sprinkle of bread crumbs and a dot of butter on top.
9. 9
   Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minutes for smaller casserole, a bit longer if a larger casserole.
10. 10
    If you prepared this ahead of time and cooked it cold, adjust the baking time accordingly and cook until its thoroughly heated through.