Creamy Clam Dip
This clam dip is an excellent choice if you need a quick party appetizer. Canned minced clams and cream cheese are combined to make this delicious dip.
Ingredients
- 2 (6.5-oz) cans minced clams
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- Hot sauce or cayenne pepper, to taste
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Place a mesh sieve over a bowl and drain the canned clams. Reserve 1/4 cup of the clam juice and pour it into a large mixing bowl.2 (6.5-oz) cans minced clams
- To the mixing bowl, add the cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and onion and garlic powders. Beat with an electric mixer until well blended.16 ounces cream cheese | 2 tbsp lemon juice | 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce | 1 tsp onion powder | 1 tsp garlic powder
- Add the parsley and clams to the cream cheese mixture and stir to blend. Taste and add salt, pepper, and hot sauce, as desired.3 tbsp chopped fresh parsley | Kosher salt and pepper | Hot sauce or cayenne pepper
- Transfer the clam dip to a bowl; cover and chill until serving time.
The reserved clam juice thins the cream cheese to a perfect dippable consistency while adding extra clam flavor. If you prefer a thicker dip, start with just 2 tablespoons and add more as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 128mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 605IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 0.2mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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