Best 8 Clam Chowder Casserole Recipes

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Clam chowder casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that is perfect for a cold winter night. It is a hearty and creamy casserole that is made with clams, potatoes, vegetables, and a creamy sauce. The casserole can be made with fresh or canned clams, and it can be customized to your liking by adding different vegetables or spices. Clam chowder casserole is a popular dish for gatherings, and it is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CLAM CHOWDER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 dozen medium clams
4 tablespoons butter
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1/2 small sweet onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons seafood boil seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/2 cup self-rising flour
4 slices bacon
One 6-ounce bottle clam juice
5 medium potatoes, cooked, peeled, chopped
3 scallions, sliced
3 cups milk
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
Dried parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • First, shuck the clams and remove the bellies. Clean the clams and then chop them into small pieces. Put to the side until ready to add to the pot.
  • Heat the butter in a stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the celery and sweet onion and cook, mixing often, until they begin to soften. Next, sprinkle in the salt, black pepper and seafood boil seasoning. Add the self-rising flour to make a roux. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the clams and clam juice.
  • Meanwhile, cook the bacon and finely chop. Add to the pot. Add the potatoes along with the scallions. Stir to combine. Lastly, add the milk and half-and-half. Stir to warm. Serve in a bowl with parsley as a garnish.

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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For a bowl of creamy comfort, try Dave Lieberman's New England Clam Chowder recipe from Food Network, perfect with homemade baguette croutons.

Provided by Dave Lieberman

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 celery stalks (reserve tender leaves) trimmed, quartered lengthwise, then sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
2 (10-ounce) cans chopped clams in juice
1 cup heavy cream
2 bay leaves
1 pound Idaho potatoes, cut into 1/2- inch cubes
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 baguette, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and saute until softened, mixing often. Stir in the flour to distribute evenly. Add the stock, juice from 2 cans of chopped clams (reserve clams), cream, bay leaves, and potatoes and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, stirring consistently (the mixture will thicken), then reduce the heat to medium-low and cook 20 minutes, stirring often, until the potatoes are nice and tender. Then add clams and season to taste with salt and pepper, cook until clams are just firm, another 2 minutes.;
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet and toss the bread cubes in the butter until browned and toasted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper.;

NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: bacon, onion, celery, carrot, all-purpose flour, black pepper, dried thyme, minced clam, chicken stock, potatoes, heavy cream, bay leaf, oyster cracker

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 oz bacon, 4 slices, chopped
2 cups onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup carrot, diced
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 cans minced clam, with juice
1 ½ cups chicken stock
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 cups heavy cream
1 bay leaf
oyster cracker, for garnish

Steps:

  • Place a fine mesh strainer over a medium bowl and strain the 4 cans of minced clams, separating the meat from the juices.
  • Using a 6-quart dutch oven or pot of similar size, fry bacon over medium-high heat until fat renders and the edges begin to crisp.
  • Add onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add carrots, celery and flour, stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes to avoid lumps.
  • Add black pepper, thyme, reserved clam juices, chicken stock, diced potatoes, and bay leaf. Stir to incorporate, then cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and let cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Remove bay leaf and add cream. Allow chowder to simmer for an additional 10-20 minutes until soup has thickened to an appropriate consistency.
  • Add in reserved clam meat and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and serve with oyster crackers
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720 calories, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, Sugar 9 grams

QUICK AND EASY CLAM CHOWDER



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The best ever clam chowder you have ever tasted, and it is easy and fast. You will pass this recipe along to your family and friends. If you like more clams you can always add more. Sometimes I will also cube potatoes and throw them in.

Provided by Deena

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 8h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of celery soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of potato soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can New England clam chowder
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 pint heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Mix cream of celery soup, cream of potato soup, clam chowder, 1 can undrained clams, 1 can drained clams, half-and-half cream, and whipping cream into a slow cooker.
  • Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.6 g, Cholesterol 134.3 mg, Fat 32.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Sodium 739.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CONTEST-WINNING NEW ENGLAND CLAM CHOWDER



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This is the best New England clam chowder recipe, ever! In the Pacific Northwest, we dig our own razor clams and I grind them for the chowder. Since these aren't readily available, the canned clams are perfectly acceptable. -Sandy Larson, Port Angeles, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 center-cut bacon strips
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3 small potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 cup water
1 bottle (8 ounces) clam juice
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups fat-free half-and-half, divided
2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, undrained

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels to drain; set aside. Saute celery and onion in the drippings until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the potatoes, water, clam juice, bouillon, pepper and thyme. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until potatoes are tender, 15-20 minutes., In a small bowl, combine flour and 1 cup half-and-half until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 1-2 minutes., Stir in clams and remaining half-and-half; heat through (do not boil). Crumble the cooked bacon; sprinkle over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 788mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THE BEST DAMN CLAM CHOWDER EVER



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If you like a thick clam chowder, this recipe is not for you. However, if you like a brothy clam chowder, where you can really taste the clams, this one is for you.

Provided by dawnie2u

Categories     Chowders

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 -6 1/2 ounces chopped clams, liquid reserved
24 ounces bottled clam juice
4 ounces diced prosciutto (or chopped bacon)
1 large yellow onion
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 medium red potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch dice
1 large bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
salt
white pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot, brown prosciutto, or bacon over medium-low heat until crisp.
  • Add the onion and cook until softened.
  • Add the flour and stir until lightly colored, about a minute.
  • Slowly whisk in the clam broth, reserved clam liquid, potatoes, bay leaf and thyme. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the clams, cream, fresh parsley, salt and white pepper.
  • Bring to a simmer and serve immediately.
  • (You may substitute any type of shellfish, or even fish for the clams in this recipe.).

AUNT PHYLLIS' CLAM CASSEROLE



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Aunt Phyllis gave me this recipe and said it is alway a hit when she makes it. I have to get her involved in this website!

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Onions

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 lb margarine
1 onion, minced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
4 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, reserving juice
1 cup clam juice, use reserved and add more if needed for a total of 1 cup
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pinch parsley flakes
1 dash Tabasco sauce
8 ounces seasoned stuffing mix, Pepperidge Farm is good
parmesan cheese, for the top

Steps:

  • Saute first 4 ingredients in a large skillet, simmering for a few minutes.
  • Combine and add the next 7 ingredients and then add the stuffing slowly until you have an oatmeal consistency.
  • Place in a casserole dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F. for 20-30 minutes.

BEST CLAM CHOWDER



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I serve this cheesy chowder every Christmas or New Year's. Throughout the year, I substitute the potatoes and clams with broccoli and find that even the grandchildren enjoy the taste. -Joy Schuster Glentana, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 cups cubed red potatoes
3 cups water
1 medium carrot, grated
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cold water
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) chopped clams, drained
2/3 cup cubed process cheese (Velveeta)
1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , In a small bowl, combine flour and cold water until smooth. Stir into potato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Add clams and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in milk; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 502mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh clams: Fresh clams have a briny, sweet flavor that is essential for a delicious clam chowder casserole. Look for clams that are tightly closed and have a fresh, briny smell.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the flavor of your clam chowder casserole. Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, and choose a good-quality clam juice and canned clams.
  • Don't overcook the clams: Clams are delicate and can easily become tough if they are overcooked. Cook them just until they are opaque and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Vegetables add flavor, texture, and nutrients to your clam chowder casserole. Try using a variety of vegetables, such as potatoes, carrots, celery, and corn.
  • Season to taste: Season your clam chowder casserole to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices. You may also want to add a touch of acidity, such as lemon juice or vinegar.

Conclusion:

Clam chowder casserole is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. By following these tips, you can make a clam chowder casserole that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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