Valerie's Clams Casino Recipe | Valerie Bertinelli | Food Network

Ingredients

• 24 to 26 littleneck clams
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 3 slices center-cut bacon, cut into 1/4-inch dice
• 1/2 cup finely diced shallot (2 to 3 shallots)
• 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper (from 1 pepper)
• 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, for garnish