Classic Creamy Cold Clam Dip
Make this simple, creamy cold clam dip using cream cheese and minced clams. It is a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer perfect for parties or game days.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 2 cups
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained well
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the sour cream and mayonnaise to the bowl. Beat with an electric mixer or mix well by hand until the mixture is smooth.
- Stir in the drained minced clams, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until all ingredients are just combined. Do not overmix.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the clam dip for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to blend.
- Before serving, transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh chives, if using.
- Serve cold with crackers, vegetable sticks, or potato chips.
Notes
- Drain the canned clams thoroughly; excess liquid will make your dip watery.
- For a tangier flavor, substitute plain Greek yogurt for the sour cream.
- You can prepare this dip up to 24 hours in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 45
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