Stuffed Clams

Directions

1. 1
   Place a layer of rock salt in the bottom of your baking pan to nestle the clams securely and to prevent the juice from running out when the clams open.
2. 2
   Preheat the oven to 400°F.
3. 3
   Scrub the clams well and place in prepared pan.
4. 4
   Place in the oven until the clams begin to open.
5. 5
   Take out of the oven, remove from the shells, reserving the juice.
6. 6
   Reduce the oven heat to 350°F.
7. 7
   Chop the clam meat well and combine with the clam juice, mushrooms, bacon, parsley, salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Add enough bread crumbs to thicken, so that the mixture will hold its shape in the shells.
9. 9
   Mix thoroughly and fill the clam shells.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with bread crumbs and place a small piece of butter on each stuffed shell.
11. 11
    Bake until brown on top, about 12 minutes.