Baked Clams Casino Appetizer
Baked Clams Casino Appetizer features briny clams nestled in their shells, topped with a buttery breadcrumb mixture studded with bacon, garlic, and herbs. The bake yields a crisp, golden crust that contrasts the tender clams and hints of Parmesan and oregano. Serve warm as a standout starter for dinner parties, holidays, or any seafood-focused meal.
- Prep35 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Baked Clams Casino Appetizer, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 51
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Cook the bacon in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels; crumble and set aside.
- 3
Wash the clams, then place them on a baking sheet. Heat the clams in the preheated oven until they open, 1 to 2 minutes. Discard any clams that do not open. Remove the meat from the shells. Chop the meat and set it aside. Reserve the shells.
- 4
Increase the oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- 5
Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion, pepper, and garlic in the hot oil-butter mixture until tender. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- 6
Combine the chopped clam meat, sautéed vegetables, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and oregano in a large bowl and mix until well blended. Spoon the mixture into the shells and place them on a baking sheet. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Serve hot.
- Calories 470.52 kcal High 24%
- Protein 24.54 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 50.39 g 18%
- Total Fat 16.89 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.25 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.41 mg High 33%
- Sodium 949.52 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 2.07 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 3.37 g --
- Added Sugars 1.13 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 173.07 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 21.87 mg Good Source 122%
- Potassium 252.77 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 34.34 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.55 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Baked Clams Casino Appetizer is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Clam. Each serving provides about 470.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Baked Clams Casino Appetizer made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Clam, Dried Oregano. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Baked Clams Casino Appetizer?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 35 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 470.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Baked Clams Casino Appetizer easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Baked Clams Casino Appetizer healthy?
- Baked Clams Casino Appetizer has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 470.52 calories and 24.54 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 949.52 mg (41% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.25 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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