HOT CLAM DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, slowly cook and stir the clams and lemon juice approximately 15 minutes In a separate medium saucepan over medium low heat, mix butter, green bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, parsley, hot pepper sauce and crushed red pepper. Slowly cook and stir until tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer the clam mixture and the butter mixture to an 8x8 inch baking dish. Mix in the seasoned bread crumbs. Bake in the preheated oven 20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.