Steamed Clams with Ham, Bell Pepper, and Basil

Ingredients

• 18 1/2-inch-thick baguette slices
• Olive oil
• 5 pounds littleneck clams
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 2 garlic cloves
• ¼ teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• ¾ cup red bell pepper
• + 3 more ingredients
• • 1 cup Chardonnay
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup smoked ham

Melt butter in heavy medium skillet over low heat. Add ham and bell pepper and sauté until light brown, about 10 minutes. Add garlic and dried red pepper; stir 1 minute. Remove from heat. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Lightly brush baguette slices on both sides with oil. Grill bread until ...

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