Clams with MouCo ColoRouge Cheese

These grilled clams are a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for a summer cookout. The bacon and MouCo ColoRouge cheese add a salty, smoky flavor to the clams, and the lemon juice brightens everything up. The clams are grilled until they are open and the cheese is melted and bubbly. These clams are sure to be a hit with your guests!

Ingredients

• 2 slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
• 4 minced cloves garlic
• 1 MouCo ColoRouge
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 3 dozen medium clams, shucked, bottom shells reserved
• Juice of 1 to 2 lemons

Directions

1. In small bowl combine MouCo ColoRouge cheese and parsley.
2. In a small skillet cook bacon until crisp. Remove and reserve.
3. Add green pepper, red pepper, and garlic to bacon skillet; cook until tender.
4. Return bacon to pan; stir to combine.
5. Place 1 teaspoon vegetable mixture over each clam in shell.
6. Squeeze lemon juice over clams.
7. Cover clams with cheese and parsley mixture.
8. Chill 1 hour.
9. Grill clams open side up in center of the grill for 8-10 minutes.