BAKED CLAMS Recipe

< TD class=ingredient>oregano leaves, dried

Ingredients
12	each	cherrystone clams
2	teaspoon	butter or margarine
1/4	cup	finely chopped onion
1	each	clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1	each	egg, slightly beaten
1/4	cup	bread crumbs, seasoned
1/8	teaspoon
1/3	cup	bread crumbs, seasoned
2	teaspoon	butter, or margarine, melted
Directions:
Remove clams from half shell and chop coarsely. Set clams and shells aside. In a medium-sized, heat-resistant, non-metallic mixing bowl place 2 tablespoons butter. Heat in Microwave Oven 30 seconds or until melted. Add onion and garlic. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 energy 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add egg, the 1/4 cup bread crumbs, chopped clams and oregano to onion mixture. Spoon mixture into reserved shells. Place shells on a heat- resistant, non-metallic serv ing platter. In a small bowl combine the 1/3 cup seasoned bread crumbs and the 2 tablespoons melted butter. Sprinkle buttered bread crumbs on top of clam mixture. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 5 minutes or until heated through.