Ingredients

1 16oz. Box Ritz Crackers

2/3 to 1/2 can of Italian Bread Crumbs

1 1/2 lbs. Butter

2 small or 1 large Onion (chopped)

3 stalks of Celery (same volume as onion) (chopped)

5 (6-ounce) cans of Crabmeat (drained)

2 (6.5-ounce) cans of Chopped Clams (drained)

1 handful grated Parmesan Cheese

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

1/2-teaspoon garlic powder

1/2-teaspoon salt

Additional parsley for garnish

Lemon wedges for accompaniment

Preparation

-Melt the butter in a large sauté pan over medium low heat. -Add the garlic, celery, and onion, and cook until transparent, stirring occasionally. Add seasoning to taste

Stuffing -Use a rolling pin to crush crackers by placing them inside a re-sealable gallon size bag. -Add equal volume of breadcrumbs to cracker crumbs in a large bowl. -Add handful of cheese to desired taste. -Drain and add crabmeat and clams to bowl.

  • Fold in ½ of the butter mixture into bowl. -Add remaining to achieve consistency desired. Remember, the stuffing should be moist but not soggy.