Maryland Clams Mornay in Patty Shells Recipe

Serves/Makes: 3 servings, 2 shells per person

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup soft shell clams, drained, chopped
• 6 patty shells, frozen
• 3/4 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons white wine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons clam juice
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, grated
• 1 1/2 tablespoons carrot, shredded
• 1 1/2 tablespoons watercress or parsley, chopped
• Pinch white pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Dash of cayenne pepper

How to cook Maryland Clams Mornay in Patty Shells:

• Bake patty shells according to package directions. Remove center pieces.
• Heat oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Saute clams and mushrooms in wine for 3 to 4 minutes. Drain and spoon into patty shells. In a small saucepan, melt butter and blend in flour. Stir over medium heat until bubbly.
• Stir in clam and lemon juices and heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add cheese, carrots, watercress and spices and mix well. Heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Spoon hot sauce over clams and mushrooms. Bake in oven for 10 minutes.
• Serve the Maryland Clams Mornay in Patty Shells immediately.

Note:
The Maryland Clams Mornay in Patty Shells recipe easy to prepare and so good!

Comment:
Mornay Sauce – A French cheese sauce used to coat fish, eggs or vegetables.

This recipe for Maryland Clams Mornay in Patty Shells serves/makes: 3 servings, 2 shells per person

Main Ingredient: Clams
Preparation Method: Broiled/Grilled 
Cuisine: American