Recipe Name: New England Clam Dip 🦪
Cook Time: 2 hours
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 10 minutes
Description:
Looking for a dish to steal the show at your next potluck or party? This New England Clam Dip is the answer! It’s a creamy, flavorful dip that’s perfect for spreading on crackers or scooping up with chips. The best part? You can make it ahead of time, allowing it to chill in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve. With a cook time that’s essentially just the chilling time, it’s a breeze to prepare. 🎉
Recipe Category: Cheese
Keywords: Canadian, Potluck, Christmas, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, No Cook, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 966.6
- Fat Content: 47.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 26.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 126.9mg
- Sodium Content: 1897.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 109.9g
- Fiber Content: 5.8g
- Sugar Content: 9.8g
- Protein Content: 25.3g
Recipe Yield: 2 cups
Ingredients:
- 1 can clam chowder soup
- 1/4 cup chili sauce
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 loaf of bread or crackers/chips for serving
Instructions:
| Step | Instruction | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Using an electric mixer, gradually blend the clam chowder soup, chili sauce, and finely chopped onions into the softened cream cheese until well combined. | 10 minutes |
| 2 | Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together and the dip to firm up. | 2 hours |
| 3 | Once chilled, remove the dip from the refrigerator and transfer it to a serving bowl. | – |
| 4 | Serve the dip in a bread bowl for an extra special presentation, or simply alongside crackers or chips for dipping. | – |
Recipe Notes:
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened before blending to ensure a smooth and creamy texture.
- For added flavor, you can sprinkle some chopped fresh parsley or green onions on top before serving.
- This dip can be made a day in advance and stored covered in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of chili sauce according to your preference for spiciness.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Just give it a stir before serving again.
