Deviled Clam Cakes

• 1 lb. frozen chopped clam meat, thawed and drained

• 8 slices bacon, diced

• 1 small onion, diced

• 1 each red and green pepper, diced

• 2 cups flour

• 1 stick butter

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 6 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 Tbsp 1-1/2 baking powder

• 1 Tbsp chopped thyme

• 2 Tbsp chopped parsley

• 3 eggs

• 4 cups oil to fry with