Hot Clam and Cheese Spread Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Onion1 Small, finely chopped
 1/2 small red or green pepper, finely chopped
 Minced1 Can (10oz), drained
 American Cheese1 pound, pasteurized
 Ketchup1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Lemon juice1 Teaspoon
 Dry sherry1 Tablespoon
 Ground red pepper1/4 Teaspoon
 Crackers or Melba toast rounds

Directions

MAKING
1. Take a 1 ½ -quart glass casserole and add pepper, onion and butter into it. Microwave it for about 3-4 minutes at high. Keep the casserole uncovered throughout the cooking time.
2. Fold in drained minced clams and American cheese, lemon juice, dry sherry, ketchup and ground red pepper to it. Blend the mixture well.
3. Microwave the mixture for about 4-5 minutes at high until the cheese softens and stir the mixture twice.

SERVING
4. Serve it after spreading on Melba toast rounds or crackers.
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