Clam Dip
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Clam Dip
Description
This Clam Dip recipe blends softened cream cheese with sour cream, minced garlic, parsley flakes, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco or other hot sauce to create a creamy, mildly spicy base. Minced clams are folded in, contributing a briny, oceanic flavor that permeates the dip. The reserved clam juice thins the consistency to the desired level, making it spreadable and easy to serve.
After mixing, chilling the dip for 1 to 2 hours allows the flavors to harmonize and strengthens the clam presence. The dip can be served chilled with potato chips, crackers, or raw vegetables as a snack or appetizer.
Optional add-ins such as yellow mustard, lemon juice, paprika, chives, or green onion can adjust flavor profiles. It can also be baked at 350°F for 20-25 minutes if a warm version is preferred. The dip keeps refrigerated for 3 to 5 days when stored properly.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese , softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes (or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley)
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Dash Tabasco sauce or favorite hot sauce
- 1 .5 oz can minced clams drained but juice reserved
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sour cream, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
- Stir in drained clams. Add reserved clam juice from the canned clams to thin the dip to desired consistency. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve with potato chips or crackers.
- Clams Dip will last stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
Notes
- Chill the dip for at least 1 hour to let flavors blend well before serving.
- Additional flavorings like yellow mustard, lemon juice, paprika, chives, or green onion can be mixed in to customize taste.
- For a warm version, bake the dip at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until heated through.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 42mg | 14% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 64mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 508IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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