No matter what, if it's an open-faced stuffed clam, the shell should be covered to the edges with stuffing to ensure the clam won't dry out. Read the original article on Chowhound.

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Break the shells in half at the hinge then pat them dry with paper towels. Pack the mixture into the clam shells, mounding it slightly over the top. You probably won't need all the clam shells.