Name: New England Stuffed Clams (Quahogs)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 12 large clams or quahogs; salt and ground black pepper; 2 Tbsp. olive oil; 1/2 stick butter; 1 large onion (, diced); 1 red bell pepper (, diced); 3 cloves of garlic (, minced); 1/2 cup Portuguese chouriço (, diced [See Note]); 3 Tbsp Italian flat leaf parsley (, chopped); 1/4 tsp Portuguese allspice [See Note]; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes [See Note]; 6 slices white sandwich bread ((makes about 2 cups)); 1 egg (, beaten)