Best 9 Clam Dip Without Cream Cheese Recipes

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Clam dip is a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a great dish to serve at parties, potlucks, or even as a snack. While many clam dip recipes call for cream cheese, this ingredient is not always necessary. There are a variety of alternatives to cream cheese that can be used to make a delicious and creamy clam dip. These alternatives include sour cream, Greek yogurt, and cottage cheese, as well as a variety of vegan options, such as cashew cream or tofu. In addition, clam dip can be made with a variety of other ingredients, such as vegetables, herbs, and spices, which makes it a customizable dish that can be tailored to your own personal preferences.

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CLAM DIP



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Here now a taste of New England game days circa the time when televisions had dials instead of remotes and, if you couldn't get fresh clams to steam and chop, a can or two from the supermarket would do just fine. (That's still true!) The recipe comes from Brendan McCarthy, a saltwater fishing guide whose charters range from Brooklyn to Montauk, and south to Florida, the Bahamas and the azure waters off Panama, but whose tastes and kitchen skills were first developed in New England and see an apogee in the simplicity of this recipe. The dip benefits from some curing time in the refrigerator and, for some, a heavy hand on the cayenne.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dips and spreads, appetizer

Time 5m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pint sour cream
1 cup cooked and cooled chopped clams, from approximately 2 dozen littleneck clams, or 2 small cans of chopped clams, with three tablespoons of their liquor
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
Spears of red bell pepper, celery and endive, or salted potato chips, for serving

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sour cream and clams and mix well.
  • Add the lemon juice, Worcestershire, cayenne pepper, salt and white pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least an hour.
  • To serve, place a bowl of dip on a platter with spears of red bell pepper, celery and endive, or with salted potato chips.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 137, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 12 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 207 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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

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

COTTAGE CHEESE CLAM DIP



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This creamy clam dip is excellent! Garnish with a pinch of paprika and bits of pimento. Nonfat yogurt may be substituted for the sour cream.

Provided by sal

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

Time 5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 ½ cups nonfat cottage cheese
1 (8 ounce) can minced clams, drained with juice reserved
3 tablespoons fat free sour cream
½ teaspoon grated onion
¼ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon clam juice
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, mash the cottage cheese with a fork until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Combine the clams, sour cream, onion, salt, lemon juice, clam juice and pepper with the cottage cheese. Refrigerate the mixture and allow it to chill for 30 minutes, or until it thickens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 0.5 g, Protein 16.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 392.9 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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.

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.

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

CLAM DIP



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Make and share this Clam Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups dip

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 1/2 ounces minced clams, drained -RESERVING 2 Tbsp of clam juice
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons parsley
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
salt, to taste, if desired

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese with 2 Tbsp clam juice, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce. Stir in clams, garlic, parsley and pepper.
  • Serve immediately or chill.
  • Serve with veggies and/or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601.8, Fat 47.4, SaturatedFat 28.9, Cholesterol 199.1, Sodium 486.3, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 33.4

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh clams. Fresh clams will give your dip the best flavor. If you can't find fresh clams, you can use frozen clams, but thaw them completely before using.
  • Chop the clams finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the dip.
  • Use a good quality sour cream. Sour cream is the base of this dip, so it's important to use a good quality brand.
  • Add some flavorings. You can add a variety of flavorings to this dip, such as garlic, onion, chives, dill, or lemon juice.
  • Serve with your favorite crackers or vegetables. This dip is great for parties or potlucks. Serve it with your favorite crackers or vegetables, such as celery, carrots, or cucumber.

Conclusion:

This clam dip without cream cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer. It's perfect for parties or potlucks. With its creamy texture and flavorful ingredients, this dip is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give this clam dip a try.

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