Clam Dip Recipe

This delicious Clam Dip is an easy appetizer made with whipped cream cheese and sour cream balanced off with salty minced clams, and served with potato chips.

Usually people who love Clam Dip have enjoyed it for years as part of their annual holiday appetizers, summer BBQ’s or tailgate parties. Whether you’re already a fan or want to try it for the first time, this recipe is really easy with the simplest ingredients that highlight the flavors of the star ingredient: clams!

Clam Dip

This delicious Clam Dip is an easy appetizer made with whipped cream cheese and sour cream balanced off with salty minced clams, and served with potato chips.

Prep: 5min

Total: 65min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 135 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese (, softened)
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 clove garlic (, minced)
• 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley flakes ((or 1 teaspoon fresh chopped parsley))
• 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• Dash Tabasco or favorite hot sauce
• 1 6.5 oz can minced clams (drained but juice reserved)

Instruction:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in sour cream, garlic, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce.
2. Stir in drained clams. Add reserved clam juice from the canned clams to thin the dip to desired consistency. Chill for 1-2 hours before serving. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
3. Serve with potato chips or crackers.
4. Clams Dip will last stored covered in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

The Best Clam Dip Recipe EVER

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!

Yield: 1

Ingredients:

• 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

Instruction:

1. 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.
2. 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.

Grandma’s Clam Dip

Creamy, flavorful, and 100% addicting, my grandma’s clam dip will be the star of every party!! This is the perfect chip dip to serve for game day, holiday get togethers, or potlucks. Just be sure to make a double batch because it goes fast!

Prep: 20min

Total: 20min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 serving, calories 133 kcal, Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 539 mg, Protein 11 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 3 g

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese (softened*)
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 (6.5 oz.) can minced clams (drained with juice reserved)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 green onions (white and green parts), finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, diced
• 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
• dash or two Tabasco sauce (to taste)
• salt and pepper (to taste)
• potato chips for serving

Instruction:

1. In a medium bowl mash cream cheese with fork until soft and creamy. Add 1 tablespoon clam juice and all other ingredients. Stir until ingredients are completely combined.
2. Add more clam juice as needed for desired consistency. I add about 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon of the clam juice.
3. This dip is even tastier made ahead of time. Make up to about 8 hours before serving and store covered in the refrigerator. Serve with potato chips.

Beau’s Clam Dip

This Clam Dip is always a favorite at family gatherings! It is a cheesy dip with minced clams, and a touch of lemon. Best served with salty ridged potato chips.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 103 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 133 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 6.5 ounces minced clams
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (more or less to taste)
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce (more or less to taste)
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper ((optional))

Instruction:

1. Open clams and discard about half of the clam juice. With an electric mixer, blend the remaining clam juice with cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon pepper (optional).
2. Once blended, gently stir in the clams.
3. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to eat. Serve with potato chips with ridges.

Ree Drummond’s Clam Dip | The Pioneer Woman | Food Network

FAQ

Why did they stop making clam dip?

How long does clam dip last in the fridge?

Are canned clams cooked?

Should I dip clams?