GARLICKY CLAM CLOUDS TOPPED WITH BACON AND ARUGULA SALAD - Dish off the Block

Ingredients

• 1, 17.3 ounce package frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 10 large garlic cloves, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 4 ounces cream cheese
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 pound fresh chopped clams, drained and pressed dry with paper towels
• ¾ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese (plus 2 tablespoons for garnish)
• ¼ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• 5 slices bacon, cooked crisp and finely chopped