Best Ranch Clam Spreaddip For Crackers Recipes

Clams Casino Dip/Spread image

Provided by BecR2400

Categories Spreads

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature (2 eight ounce boxes)
6 -8 slices bacon
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 jalapeno, minced (seeded and membrane removed)
1/2 cup small diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup small diced celery
2 minced garlic cloves
1/4 cup minced green onion, save tops for garnish
1/2 lemon, juice of
hot sauce (a few drops)
fresh ground black pepper
Ritz cracker, to serve

Steps:

Cut bacon into 1/4-inch pieces and saute in a skillet with the butter over medium heat 'til completely crisp; drain the fat and reserve the bacon to a plate.
In same pan with about 1 teaspoon of the drippings saute the jalapeno, red bell pepper, celery, garlic and green onion over medium heat until just the veggies just barely start to soften (about 3 minutes); now add the juice from one can of clams and reduce over high heat until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about another three minutes. Remove mixture to a plate and allow to cool to room temperature before adding to the cream cheese.
In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese with the cooled mixture, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
Transfer into your serving dish and garnish top with a tablespoon or so of the crisp bacon and the green onion tops.
Serve warm or at room temperature with Ritz crackers or a good bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400.9, Fat 31.6, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 122, Sodium 392.9, Carbohydrate 8.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 20.7

KILLER CLAM DIP image

Provided by Tere Gill

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 oz cream cheese (1 brick), room temperature
3/4 c sour cream
1 pkg dry ranch dressing mix
1 tsp pure maple syrup
1/4 tsp liquid smoke flavoring
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 c extra-sharp cheddar cheese
3 Tbsp real hickory smoked bacon bits
1 Tbsp fresh minced chives
1 can(s) chopped or minced clams (6.5 oz.), drained
fresh chives, parsley or sliced green onion for garnish (optional)

Steps:

1. Using an electric hand-mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
2. Add sour cream; mix thoroughly, until no lumps remain.
3. Add ranch dressing mix, maple syrup, liquid smoke and pepper; mix well.
4. Add cheddar cheese, bacon bits and minced chives; combine well.
5. Add drained clams; mix until well combined. (NOTE: Save and freeze clam juice for chowder or other seafood dishes.)
6. May serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until served. Garnish as desired. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.