Name: The Very Best Baked Clams Casino
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24 people
Ingredients: 24 littleneck or cherrystone clams; 4 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp italian seasoning; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 3 tbsp freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley; 2 tbsp olive oil