Clams Casino with Compound Butter

Ingredients

• 1 cup breadcrumbs 
• 5 slices bacon cooked chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 24  littleneck clams 
• 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for drizzling
• 1  bell pepper diced red
• 1 small onion diced red
• 2 sticks butter unsalted at room temperature
• 24 servings white wine 
• 1  bell pepper diced yellow

Equipment

• frying pan
• baking sheet
• broiler

Directions

1. In a skillet over medium heat, saute the garlic, onion and peppers in the olive oil until the vegetables are softened.
2. Let cool completely.
3. Combine the pepper mixture with the butter and mix well to combine.
4. Preheat the broiler.
5. Open the clams and place on a baking sheet. Top each clam with a dollop of compound butter, some bacon and breadcrumbs. (You may not use all of the butter.)
6. Drizzle with olive oil and white wine.
7. Broil until the breadcrumbs turn golden brown.
8. Serve immediately.