Best Best Clam Dip Recipes

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THE BEST CLAM DIP YOU WILL EVER EAT



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Clam dip has been served for decades in my family at every gathering since I can remember. If we are planning on getting together someone always will the favored appetizer along with a big bowl of chips and a platter of fresh cut vegetables for dipping. I believe that through several generations of my family's honest group clam dip critiques this recipe has reached a level of perfection that no other clam dip around can boast.

Provided by AKgalleygal

Categories     Mixer

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups clams
2 tablespoons clam juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixer bowl blend the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well blended. Chill, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite ridged potato chip and a vegetable platter.

MY BEST HOT CLAM DIP



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This is like stuffed clams topped with melted cheese, without the mess of the shells. I almost always double the recipe because it goes so fast. I have shared this recipe many times and I hope you enjoy it as well.

Provided by Chris T.

Categories     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 can(s) minced clams with juice
1-2 Tbsp lemon juice
1/4 c butter
1/4 c red or green pepper,chopped
1/4-1/2 c onion,chopped
1 clove garlic,chopped
1/2-1 tsp oregano
1 tsp hot sauce
3/4 c seasoned bread crumbs
1 Tbsp chopped parsley(optional)
1 c or more of your favorite cheese(s) shredded (i use parmesan and mozzarella mixed).
small baking dish(casserole)

Steps:

  • 1. Mix clams and their own juice with lemon juice in saucepan and bring to boil then let gently simmer for 10 minutes. In another pan, saute onions, garlic and pepper in 1/4 cup butter. Add parsley(optional), oregano and hot pepper sauce. When tender, remove from heat and add bread crumbs. Add clam mixture and pour into flat baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika and your cheeses(I tend to over cheese things, I think I use about 2 cups((8oz)) cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until cheese is very melted. Serve hot with crackers.

BEST CLAM DIP



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Categories     Cheese     Shellfish     No-Cook     Quick & Easy

Yield 10-12

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 oz cream cheese
1 can clams (reserve juice)
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup sour cream
1 t. worchestershire sauce
1/2 t. hot pepper sauce
1 T. lemon juice
1 t. thyme

Steps:

  • Soften cream cheese and add all ingredients. Add reserved clam juice to get desired consistency of dip. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Service with pita chips and thick potato chips.

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