Clam Dip Recipe
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5
42 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
103 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
International
Clam Dip Recipe
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Clam Dip combines cream cheese with minced clams, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and optional lemon pepper into a smooth, tangy spread. The mixture is blended for creamy texture with bits of clam for savoriness. Chilling allows flavors to meld, making it a classic dip that pairs well with crispy potato chips.
Description
The Clam Dip Recipe blends softened cream cheese with clam juice, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and optional lemon pepper using an electric mixer until smooth. Minced clams are folded in gently to retain texture. The dip is refrigerated in an airtight container to develop flavor before serving. The tartness from lemon juice complements the briny clams, while Worcestershire adds complexity.
This dip is traditionally served chilled with ridged potato chips, offering a savory option for parties or casual snacking. Its creamy, spreadable consistency makes it easy to enjoy as an appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 6.5 ounces minced clams
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice more or less to taste
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Open the clams and discard about half of the clam juice. With an electric mixer, blend the remaining clam juice with cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon pepper (optional).
- Once blended, gently stir in the clams.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to eat. Serve with potato chips with ridges.
Notes
- Drain about half of the clam juice for a balanced flavor and texture.
- Use ridged potato chips to hold the creamy dip well.
- Refrigerate in an airtight container until serving to let flavors meld.
- Nutrition information excludes the chips served alongside.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
103kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
133mg
(6%)
Potassium
56mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
391IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 103 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 103kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 56mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 391IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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