Baked Clam Bechamel Casserole

Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped clams
• 1 ½ cups milk
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 tablespoons fat
• 3 tablespoons flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 2 egg yolks
• ½ cup breadcrumbs

Method

1. 1 Scald the bay leaf in the milk, then remove the leaf.
2. 2 Melt fat in a saucepan, stir in flour to make a roux. Gradually whisk in the warm milk.
3. 3 Stir in salt, cayenne, nutmeg, parsley, and lemon juice. Cook until thickened.
4. 4 Remove from heat and stir in egg yolks and chopped clams.
5. 5 Transfer to a baking dish, top with breadcrumbs, and bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.