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This clam dip is creamy, savory, and the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering! Whether paired with crispy chips or fresh veggies, it’s a quick and easy recipe that tastes incredible. It’s the perfect appetizer for game day, potlucks, holidays, or a casual snack!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
- Great Texture and Flavor: A perfect blend of smooth creaminess with savory clam flavor.
- Easy to Make: Whips up quickly with simple ingredients.
- Crowd-Pleaser: Always a hit at parties, potlucks, or game day.
- Make-Ahead Friendly: Preps easily ahead of time for stress-free entertaining.
What’s in Clam Dip?
Just a handful of simple ingredients for this clam dip recipe that’s perfect for any occasion. Serve it with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies, and watch it disappear!
- Room Temperature Cream Cheese: The creamy base that gives the dip its rich, smooth texture.
- Sour Cream: Adds tanginess and lightens the consistency.
- Green Onions: For a fresh, mild onion flavor and a pop of color.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Provides a savory, umami depth to balance the creaminess.
- Lemon Juice: Brightens the flavors with a hint of acidity.
- Hot Sauce: Adds a subtle kick of heat.
- Chopped Canned Clams: The star ingredient, lending a briny, seafood flavor.
- Reserved Clam Juice: For extra clam flavor and to ensure the dip has the perfect consistency.
- Salt and Black Pepper: Enhances and balances the overall flavor.
How to Make Clam Dip
Why settle for store-bought dip when you can make this delicious clam dip in just minutes? Simply beat all the ingredients with a mixer, then stir in the clams. It’s so easy and tasty, you’ll find yourself making it again and again!
- Mix: Use a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth in a medium-sized bowl. Stir in the sour cream, green onions, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
- Add Clams and Season: Once fully combined, stir in the clams and reserved clam juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
Clam Dip Tips and Variations
You guys, this clam dip is super easy to switch up and make it how you like. Here are some ideas to get you started.
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for about an hour to make it easier to beat smooth.
- Minced Clams: You can use minced clams instead of chopped clams if you prefer smaller pieces.
- Turn Up the Heat! If you like things a little spicier, add more hot sauce or even a pinch of cayenne pepper!
- Use Greek Yogurt: While the recipe calls for sour cream, you can replace it with plain greek yogurt for added protein.
How to Store Leftover Clam Dip
Storing: Clam dip should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Be sure to give it a good stir before serving it.
Make Ahead: The dip can be prepared up to 3 days in advance, though I would hold off on adding the green onions until you plan to serve it.
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Use a hand mixer to beat the cream cheese until smooth in a medium-sized bowl.
Stir in the sour cream, green onions, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and hot sauce.
Once fully combined, stir in the clams and reserved clam juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve with salty potato chips, butter crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 147mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 621IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 0.2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
About Alyssa Rivers
Alyssa Rivers is the author of 'The Tried and True Cookbook', a professional food photographer and experienced recipe-developer. Having a passion for cooking, her tried and true recipes have been featured on Good Morning America, Today Food, Buzzfeed and more.
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