Favorite Easy Clam Dip Recipe 🍽️
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories per Serving: 251.3
Description:
This dip is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering, especially around the festive season or on patriotic occasions like the 4th of July. It’s creamy, flavorful, and incredibly easy to whip up, making it an ideal appetizer to serve with chips or Ritz crackers.
Ingredients:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (6.5 ounces) minced clams, drained (reserve 2 tablespoons of juice)
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions:
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Soften Cream Cheese: Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature until it’s easy to work with, ensuring a smooth texture for the dip.
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Prepare Clams: Drain the minced clams, reserving 2 tablespoons of the clam juice. Add the reserved clam juice to the softened cream cheese.
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Blend: Using a hand mixer or a food processor, blend the cream cheese and clam juice until smooth and creamy.
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Add Flavor: To the creamy mixture, add the drained minced clams, finely diced onion, Tabasco sauce, salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
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Mix Well: Combine all the ingredients thoroughly until well incorporated, ensuring a uniform distribution of flavors.
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Chill: Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and cover it. Place it in the refrigerator to chill for at least an hour. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together and enhances the taste of the dip.
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Serve: Once chilled, remove the dip from the refrigerator and give it a final stir. Serve it with your favorite chips or Ritz crackers for dipping.
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Enjoy: Dive into this creamy, flavorful clam dip and indulge in every bite. It’s perfect for sharing with friends and family at any gathering or party.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 251.3
- Fat: 20.5g
- Saturated Fat: 12.5g
- Cholesterol: 86.1mg
- Sodium: 234.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 3.6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sugar: 0.2g
- Protein: 13.3g
Recipe Notes:
- For added zest, consider garnishing the dip with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley or chives before serving.
- You can adjust the spiciness of the dip by increasing or decreasing the amount of Tabasco sauce according to your preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just give it a good stir before serving again.
