Best 13 Bar Clam Dip Recipes

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Immerse yourself in the delectable world of bar clam dip, a culinary creation that tantalizes taste buds with its rich, briny flavors and velvety texture. With its ability to transform ordinary gatherings into extraordinary culinary adventures, this dip is sure to become a favorite among seafood enthusiasts and dip connoisseurs alike. Whether you're hosting an intimate get-together or a bustling party, this dip will leave your guests clamoring for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC CLAM DIP



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Clam dip has been around the party scene for a long time. This classic recipe is used by many American cooks at many different types of gatherings.

Provided by Miss Annie

Categories     Cheese

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (7 ounce) can clams, chopped, drained, juice reserved
8 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon grated onion
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients plus 4 tablespoons of the reserved clam juice in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Put mixture in a serving bowl and chill.
  • Serve with potato chips, crackers, or small pieces of raw vegetables.

BEST CLAM DIP RECIPE



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Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Whip together all the ingredients.
  • If the dip needs to be a little thinner, add in some of the clam juice from the can.
  • Serve with your preferred dipping snacks, and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 cal

THE BEST CLAM DIP RECIPE EVER



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This is my family's signature dip recipe and will make everyone a fan of clams in cream cheese whether they think they like it or not!

Provided by Heidi

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 8- ounce package cream cheese (, at room temperature)
1 6.5- ounce can of minced clams (, drained and juice reserved)
2 green onions (, white and green parts, finely chopped)
1/2 lemon (, juiced)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco sauce to taste

Steps:

  • In a medium sized bowl, mash softened cream cheese with a fork until soft and creamy. Slowly add in 1 tablespoon of clam juice while mixing with fork and cream well. Add lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add green onion and clams to mixture. Add a few dashes of Tabasco to taste. If mixture seems thick, add remaining clam juice in one tablespoon increments to desired consistency. Serve with potato chips or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

CREAM CHEESE CLAM DIP



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My husband and his brother operate a 400-cow dairy farm, so we enjoy many foods featuring an assortment of dairy products. This dip is my mom's recipe.-Cathy Hanehan, Saratoga Springs, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) chopped clams, drained
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Crackers and assorted fresh vegetables

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, combine the first six ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with crackers and vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 158mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

BAKED CLAM DIP



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This hot seafood dip, served with potato chips, is an ode to the salt spray of the New England coast.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream
2 cans (6.5 ounces each) whole clams, such as Bar Harbor Premium, drained and coarsely chopped, 3 tablespoons liquid reserved
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons minced shallot
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more for sprinkling
Coarse salt
Potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir together cream cheese and sour cream in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in clams and liquid, Worcestershire, shallot, cayenne, and 1/4 teaspoon salt until combined. Transfer mixture to a 2 1/2-to-3-cup baking dish.
  • Bake until bubbly and top is golden brown in spots, about 30 minutes. Serve warm, sprinkled with cayenne, with potato chips.

CREAMY CLAM DIP



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This is simple to make, but tastes great.

Provided by MARY A. PUTMAN

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 ½ teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon onion juice

Steps:

  • Mix together the clams, cream cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, lemon juice, and onion juice until evenly combined. Thin the mixture to your desired consistency by stirring in the clam juice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.5 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 15.4 mg, Fat 3.4 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 39.7 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CREAMY CLAM DIP



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It only takes 10 minutes to make this simple dip that mingles the flavors of clams, lemons and roasted garlic. Serve with pita chips, crackers or veggies.

Provided by By Brooke Lark

Categories     Snack

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 medium)
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped roasted garlic
1 can (6 1/2 oz) minced clams, drained
Dash salt
Dash ground red pepper (cayenne)
Splash Worcestershire sauce (about 1/4 teaspoon)
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Pita chips, pretzels, baby carrots and/or cucumber slices

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic until smooth. Stir in clams, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • At serving time, spoon into serving bowl; sprinkle with parsley. Serve with pita chips.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

BAR CLAM DIP



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Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 bottle (220g) bar clams (drained weight)
125g cream cheese
10 mL fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
2 mL Worcestershire sauce
125 mL bar clam broth
30 mL sour cream
1 carrot, sliced
1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 zucchini, sliced
6 cauliflower florets
12 english cucumber slices
6 broccoli florets
12 french bread slices

Steps:

  • Drain bottled bar clams and reserve broth, set aside. Chop the bar clam meat and reserve. In a small saucepan over low heat, reduce by half the bar clam broth. Remove and chill. In a blender, add clam meat, cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, chilled broth, sour cream and process. Adjust seasoning, if you find dip too thick, dilute with milk. Serve with a variety of vegetables and bread.

THE BEST CLAM DIP YOU WILL EVER EAT



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Clam dip has been served for decades in my family at every gathering since I can remember. If we are planning on getting together someone always will the favored appetizer along with a big bowl of chips and a platter of fresh cut vegetables for dipping. I believe that through several generations of my family's honest group clam dip critiques this recipe has reached a level of perfection that no other clam dip around can boast.

Provided by AKgalleygal

Categories     Mixer

Time 10m

Yield 3 cups, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups clams
2 tablespoons clam juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium size mixer bowl blend the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well blended. Chill, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite ridged potato chip and a vegetable platter.

HOT CLAM DIP I



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Yummy hot clam dip. The clams aren't that noticeable, even for someone like me who is not a clam person. Delicious served on crackers.

Provided by Luann Charity

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
1 teaspoon lemon juice
½ cup butter
1 small onion, minced
½ green bell pepper, minced
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
½ cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine minced clams and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • In a medium-size saucepan, combine butter, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, oregano, hot sauce, and red pepper. Stir vegetables over a medium-low heat until butter or margarine is melted. Mix in the clams and breadcrumbs.
  • Pour mixture into an ovenproof baking dish and top with 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.4 calories, Carbohydrate 8.5 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Sodium 278.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

CHUNKY CLAM AND BACON DIP WITH PITA TOASTS



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Categories     Cheese     Dairy     Herb     Pork     Shellfish     Appetizer     Quick & Easy     Bacon     Clam     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 2 Cups

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 pound bacon (about 8 slices), chopped
two 6 1/2-ounce cans minced clams
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3 scallions, chopped fine
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon drained bottled horseradish
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco to taste
Accompaniment:Pita Toasts or potato chips

Steps:

  • In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  • In a large sieve set over a bowl drain clams, reserving clam juice, and in another bowl whisk together cream cheese and sour cream. Whisk 2 tablespoons reserved clam juice into cream cheese mixture with clams, bacon, and remaining ingredients. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dip to room temperature before serving.
  • Serve dip with toasts or chips.

CLAM DIP



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Sherri shares another seafood delight that's perfect for a bridal buffet. She also makes this appetizer when company's coming. "My clam dip is a hit at family get-togethers, too," she writes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1 can (6-1/2 ounces) minced clams, drained
1/4 cup sliced green onions
Raw vegetables, crackers and/or potato chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic salt until smooth. Fold in clams and onions. Chill. Serve with vegetables, crackers and/or chips.

Nutrition Facts :

SPICY CLAM DIP



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In this chile-flecked take on a classic 1950s clam dip, the cream cheese-based mixture is spooned into a gratin dish, sprinkled with Parmesan and baked until the topping melts and the dip turns molten and savory. Canned clams are traditional here, providing a gentle saline note and nubby texture without an assertive flavor. If you're starting with cream cheese straight from the fridge, soften it briefly in the microwave before adding it to the bowl; cold cream cheese is a lot harder to mix.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
2 (6.5-ounce) cans whole clams (1 cup), coarsely chopped (save the clam juice)
1/2 cup packaged, low-moisture grated mozzarella
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
1 jalapeño, seeded (if desired) and finely chopped
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional) or clam juice, plus more to taste
Salt, if needed, and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
Potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl, using a fork or rubber spatula, stir and mash together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
  • Add clams, mozzarella, parsley, scallions, jalapeño, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, fish sauce or a teaspoon of reserved clam juice, and lots of black pepper, and stir until well combined. If the mixture seems thick, stir in a little more reserved clam juice.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. If you think it needs salt, add it lightly, or try adding a little more fish sauce or more clam juice instead. Dip can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
  • Transfer mixture to shallow 1-quart ceramic baking dish or gratin dish. Sprinkle Parmesan on top and bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 30 to 35 minutes. Garnish with sliced scallions, and serve hot or warm with potato chips.

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest clams possible. Fresh clams will have a briny smell and their shells will be tightly closed. Avoid clams that have a foul odor or whose shells are open.
  • Soak the clams in cold water for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to remove any grit or sand from the clams.
  • Cook the clams over medium heat. High heat can toughen the clams.
  • Do not overcook the clams. Overcooked clams will be tough and chewy. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in your dip. This will give the dip a rich and complex flavor. Some good choices include cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Add some herbs and spices to your dip. This will help to brighten the flavor of the dip. Some good choices include garlic, onion, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  • Serve the dip with a variety of dippers. Good choices include crackers, bread, and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Clam dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dip that is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a tasty and crowd-pleasing appetizer, give clam dip a try!

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