Very unusual, but hearty and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 (9 inch) tart shell, partially baked
- 48 small soft-shell clams
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup light cream
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon white pepper
- 4 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Directions
Step 1
Place oven rack on highest level. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Set prebaked tart shell on a baking sheet (see Editor's Note).
Step 2
Chop the clams finely, and reserve 1/2 cup of the liquid. Beat the eggs well, and add clam liquid, cream, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Whisk until smooth, and stir in the clams.
Step 3
Fry the bacon over moderate heat until crisp, and then remove from pan and set aside. Leave about half a tablespoon of bacon grease in the pan, and add onion. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. clam mixture. Crumble the bacon into mixture, then pour into mixture into pastry shell.
Step 4
Crumble the bacon into the tart shell; add onion. Carefully pour custard into shell and transfer to preheated oven.
Step 5
Bake on the top rack until center is set, or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Serve hot or warm.
Editor’s Note:
To blind-bake a tart shell, follow these tips in our advice article.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 288 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat23g | 29% |
Saturated Fat9g | 43% |
Cholesterol127mg | 42% |
Sodium438mg | 19% |
Total Carbohydrate13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 2% |
Total Sugars1g | |
Protein9g | |
Vitamin C2mg | 9% |
Calcium52mg | 4% |
Iron3mg | 16% |
Potassium158mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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