Clam Dip with Cream Cheese
A creamy clam dip made with cream cheese, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect with crackers or veggies!
Ingredients
- 1 can, 6.5 ounces minced clams
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper or a few drops of Tabasco Sauce
Instructions
- Prep the clams. Place a fine mesh sieve over a small bowl and drain the clams. Reserve the clam juice.
- Make the dip. In another bowl, stir or beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the drained, minced clams and the lemon juice, along with the Worcestershire sauce. Add reserved clam juice a few teaspoons at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. Add the onion and garlic powders, salt, and black and cayenne pepper. Blend thoroughly.
- Chill the clam dip. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve. Transfer the clam dip to a bowl and surround it with crackers, chips, or vegetables for dipping.
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