Best 10 Clam Dip Appetizer Recipes

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Have you ever been craving a clam dip appetizer but didn't know where to find a great recipe? Look no further! This article will provide you with all the knowledge you need to create a delicious and memorable clam dip appetizer that will be sure to impress your friends and family. From choosing the freshest clams to selecting the perfect blend of spices, we'll cover all the essential steps involved in making this classic appetizer. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy recipe or something more elaborate, we've got you covered. So grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your guests craving more.

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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.

CLAM APPETIZER DIP



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Kicked up with Worcestershire sauce, garlic salt and lemon juice, this creamy Clam Appetizer Dip is just as good as your childhood memories of it.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Meal Recipes

Time 3h5m

Yield 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (6-1/4 oz.) minced clams, undrained
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 tsp. lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp. LEA & PERRINS Worcestershire Sauce
1/4 tsp. garlic salt
dash of pepper

Steps:

  • Drain clams, reserving 1/4 cup of the liquid.
  • Mix clams, reserved liquid and remaining ingredients until well blended; cover. Refrigerate several hours or until chilled.
  • Serve with cut-up vegetable dippers or potato chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 70, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 150 mg, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 1 g

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 :

CLAM DIP APPETIZER



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Great to Stuff Clam Shells, or Bake in a Casserole Dish, and Scoop Onto Crackers! I Make This at Almost Every Gathering!

Provided by The Miserable Gourm

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 25m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb butter
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 lb bacon, chopped and cooked (reserve some if filling shells)
1 small green pepper, minced
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans each minced clams
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans each chopped clams
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dash parsley

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, lemon, olive oil, and clams.
  • In a frying pan over medium low heat, melt butter, add onion, garlic, and pepper, and saute five minutes. Stir in bacon, and cook an additonal five minutes. Stir into breadcrumb mixture.
  • If filling clam shells: spoon about 2T mix into each clam shell, and top with a little bacon. Place filled shells on a cookie sheet or in a pyrex with about 1/4 inch water. Bake about 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
  • If filling a casserole dish: spoon mixture into casserole dish, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with crackers. (I use Pepridge Farm Butterfly crackers, but any hard cracker will do).
  • Change it up by adding a 1/2 C shredded mozzerella cheese and 2T grated Parmeseano Reggianno or Pecorino Ramano into the mix!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 718.8, Fat 54.3, SaturatedFat 25, Cholesterol 160.3, Sodium 729.4, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.6, Protein 30.6

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.

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.

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

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

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

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your dip a better flavor and texture.
  • Chop the clams finely. This will help them to distribute evenly throughout the dip.
  • Use a good quality clam juice. The clam juice will add flavor to the dip, so make sure to use a good quality one.
  • Don't overcook the clams. Overcooked clams will be tough and chewy.
  • Serve the dip immediately. Clam dip is best served fresh, so make it right before you plan to serve it.

Conclusion:

Clam dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover clams, and it can be served with a variety of dippers, such as crackers, chips, or vegetables. If you are looking for a tasty and crowd-pleasing appetizer, clam dip is a great option.

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