Clams Casino Dip
["3 (8 oz.) cans minced clams or 4 (6 1/2 oz.) cans (reserve 1 can clam juice)", "1 small jar chopped pimento", "1 stick butter", "1 lb. bacon", "1 large onion, chopped", "1 green pepper, chopped", "3 stalks celery, chopped", "2/3 roll Ritz crackers", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese", "1 Tbsp. lemon juice", "hot sauce"]
["Fry bacon; drain fat.", "Chop bacon.", "Saute pepper and celery. Add onion and chopped bacon; continue cooking until onion is translucent.", "Crumble crackers.", "Melt butter.", "Add butter to crackers.", "Add crumb mixture to vegetables in skillet.", "Add pimento, clams and clam juice; season with salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and hot sauce (2 to 3 drops).", "Place in casserole and bake at 350\u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes.", "Serve in chafing dish with crackers."]
["clam juice", "pimento", "butter", "bacon", "onion", "green pepper", "stalks celery", "roll", "salt", "pepper", "Parmesan cheese", "lemon juice", "hot sauce"]