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Best Clam Dip Recipe + VIDEO
5 from 8 votes

Best Clam Dip Recipe + VIDEO

This cold and creamy clam dip recipe is always the hit of a party! It's loaded with tender chopped clams, tangy cream cheese and sour cream, plus a dash of hot sauce for a delicious kick of heat.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings (2 cups total)
Calories: 78 kcal
Course: Appetizer, Condiments
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 13 ounces clams drained well (2 cans, minced, canned
  • 8 ounce cream cheese softened
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 clove garlic minced (or 1 tsp garlic paste)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce we used Cholula
  • 1 teaspoon dill fresh, chopped
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Open the cans of minced clam. Use the detached lid to press down on the clam meat and pour out the excess liquid. Drain the clams very well before adding them to the dip.
  2. Set out a medium-sized mixing bowl. Place the cream cheese in the bowl and smash vigorously with a fork to make sure it is extremely soft with no clumps.
  3. Then add in the sour cream, garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Mix until smooth.
  4. Finally mix in the drained clams and fresh dill. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed. Add additional hot sauce if desired!

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container and refrigerate until ready to serve. This dip can be made up to three days in advance.
  • In total, it will keep well for up to 3-4 days in a sealed container.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2oz Calories 78kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.001g (0%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 131mg (5%) Potassium 91mg (2%) Fiber 0.01g (0%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 224IU (4%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings (2 cups total)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 78

% Daily Value*

Serving 2oz
Calories 78kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.001g 0%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 131mg 5%
Potassium 91mg 2%
Fiber 0.01g 0%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 224IU 4%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.