Melt butter in saucepan. Add garlic and parsley, cooking over medium heat for a few minutes. Add clams with the juice and stir.
Remove from heat. Add crushed crackers and cheese. Mix until moist. Pour into a baking dish and add a sprinkle of cheese on top.
Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes.
Serve with remaining Ritz crackers.
