Grandma's Clam Dip
Dive into nostalgia with Grandma's Clam Dip, a timeless crowd-pleaser that’s perfect for parties, potlucks, or casual gatherings. This creamy, flavorful dip combines rich cream cheese with tender canned clams, a splash of reserved clam juice, and zesty lemon for a subtle tang. Seasoned with garlic and onion powders, Worcestershire sauce, and a hint of paprika garnish, this dip balances savory and fresh notes beautifully. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a breeze to prepare and only gets better after chilling, allowing the ingredients to meld into a harmonious delight. Serve this classic appetizer with crunchy crackers, chips, or crisp veggie sticks, and watch it disappear! Ideal for seafood lovers and a surefire way to elevate your snack game, Grandma’s Clam Dip is a retro recipe that remains irresistible.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 6.5 oz canned clams, drained (reserve the juice)
- 2 tbsp clam juice (from the reserved liquid)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.25 tsp paprika (for garnish)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, allow the cream cheese to soften to room temperature for easier mixing (about 10 minutes).
Step 2
Using a hand mixer or a sturdy spatula, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Add 2 tablespoons of reserved clam juice, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce to the cream cheese. Mix until fully incorporated.
Step 4
Stir in the garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and ground black pepper until evenly distributed.
Step 5
Fold in the drained canned clams carefully to avoid breaking them apart too much.
Step 6
Taste the dip and adjust seasoning if needed. Add an additional tablespoon of clam juice if you prefer a thinner consistency.
Step 7
Transfer the clam dip into a serving bowl and sprinkle paprika on top for garnish.
Step 8
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Step 9
Serve chilled with crackers, vegetable sticks, or chips for dipping. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (466.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 966.7 |
| Total Fat 80.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 46.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g | |
| Cholesterol 294.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2494.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.5g | |
| Protein 40.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 327.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 622.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories