Clam Dip Appetizer
Ready to impress your guests with a crowd-pleasing appetizer? Our creamy, savory Clam Dip Appetizer is the ultimate party starter! Bursting with the delicate brininess of tender chopped clams, this dip is perfectly balanced with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sour cream, and a zesty hint of Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice. Enhanced by garlic and onion powders with just the right touch of seasoning, every bite is an irresistible flavor bomb that's sure to have your guests coming back for more. Quick to prepare with only 10 minutes of prep time, this no-cook recipe is the perfect make-ahead solution, as chilling it in the fridge allows all the delicious flavors to meld together. Serve it chilled with crackers, chips, or crunchy vegetable sticks for a versatile appetizer that’s as elegant as it is simple. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, and watch it disappear in no time!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (6.5 ounces each) canned chopped clams
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned chopped clams, reserving 2 tablespoons of the clam juice. Set the clams and clam juice aside.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, reserved clam juice, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Using a hand mixer or a spoon, blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Fold the drained chopped clams into the cream cheese mixture until evenly distributed.
Step 5
Transfer the clam dip to a serving bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 6
Before serving, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, if desired.
Step 7
Serve the clam dip with crackers, potato chips, or fresh vegetable sticks on the side.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (730.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1300.6 |
| Total Fat 107.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 63.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 416.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3615.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 17.0g | |
| Protein 61.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 562.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 57.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 821.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories