Best 10 Clam Picante Dip Recipes

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Clam picante dip is a deliciously creamy, cheesy appetizer perfect for any occasion. This dip features succulent clams bathed in a rich, zesty sauce made with diced jalapeños, onions, and the perfect blend of spices. Served hot, this dip is sure to become a favorite at your next gathering. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a crowd-pleasing party dish, clam picante dip is the perfect choice.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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

CLAM PICANTE DIP



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

Provided by tjp999

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese
8 ounces sour cream
1/2 cup Pace Picante Sauce (medium or hot)
6 1/2 ounces minced clams

Steps:

  • Place cream cheese in a glass bowl and let come to room temperature.
  • Combine sour cream, picante sauce and clams (drained) with cream cheese (using a fork) until well blended.
  • Chill, then serve with Fritos, Tostitos or even pretzels. . .
  • It's a great party dip. I used to buy this from Albertson's & Kroger but they no longer carry it. I recreated it and believe it's better than the original.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.4, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 59.8, Sodium 222.7, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.6, Protein 9.2

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.

EASY AND QUICK CLAM DIP



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My family has been making this dip for generations. Easy and quick to make, but always a crowd favorite. Usually I have to double the recipe for a party.

Provided by Fitz

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

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 (6.5 ounce) can chopped clams, drained with liquid reserved
celery salt, or to taste
1 dash paprika, or to taste

Steps:

  • Stir cream cheese and clams together in a bowl. Add reserved liquid in small amounts and stir until cheese is thinned to your desired texture; season with celery salt. Dust the top of the dip with paprika just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.1 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 16.5 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 241.6 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

MEXICAN CLAM DIP



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Provided by Sharon Buck

Categories     Condiment/Spread     Dairy     Herb     Pepper     Shellfish     Appetizer     Bake     Picnic     Super Bowl     Cream Cheese     Seafood     Clam     Hot Pepper     Summer     Tailgating     Cilantro     Bon Appétit     Florida     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (about 6 ounces) purchased green chili salsa (salsa verde)
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 6.5-ounce cans chopped clams, drained well
Corn chips or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth. Mix in salsa, chilies and cilantro. Add clams and blend well. Season dip to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to ovenproof dish. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake dip uncovered until heated through and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes.
  • Place bowl of dip on platter. Surround with chips and serve.

QUICK PICANTE SAUCE



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Hot pepper sauce and a jalapeno pepper give this snappy sauce just the right amount of zip. It makes a great dip for tortilla chips or a tangy sauce for tacos and fajitas. This is always a big hit at parties and office gatherings. I even make it for my mother when she needs to bring a dip to a party. -Barbara Sellers, Shreveport, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 5m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and halved
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 garlic clove, halved
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
5 drops hot pepper sauce
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a blender, combine the first 10 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 32 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

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

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 PICANTE DIP



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Make and share this Creamy Picante Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mkaguirri aguirri

Categories     < 15 Mins

Time 5m

Yield 3 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 cup picante salsa
1 bag Fritos corn chips

Steps:

  • Mix together cream cheese and picante salsa together with a hand mixer until smooth.
  • Chill for a few hours.
  • Serve with fritos.

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

Tips:

  • For a spicier dip, use diced jalapeños or serrano peppers instead of bell peppers.
  • If you don't have canned clams, you can use fresh clams. Just steam them until they open, then remove the meat from the shells and chop it.
  • To make the dip ahead of time, simply prepare it and then store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to serve, just let it come to room temperature for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve the dip with a variety of dippers, such as tortilla chips, crackers, or vegetable crudités.
  • Garnish the dip with fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley, for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

Clam picante dip is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any party or gathering. With its creamy texture, zesty flavor, and variety of dippers, it's sure to be a hit with everyone. So next time you're looking for a tasty and crowd-pleasing dip, give clam picante dip a try!

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