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Stuffed clams (or stuffies) are popular in New England and consist of a breadcrumb and minced clam mixture that is baked on the half shell of a quahog hard shell clam. Other ingredients typically found in the basic breadcrumb mixture are: meat such as sausage bacon or chouriço (Portuguese sausage) chili pepper lemon juice celery garlic spices and herbs. There are many different recipes for stuffed clams; many restaurants in New England have their own variety as do many home cooks.
