Classic Creamy Cold Clam Dip
Make this easy, no-bake clam dip for your next party. This creamy, savory appetizer uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly, making it a perfect game day or holiday snack.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained well
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (scallions)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon to beat them together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add the drained minced clams, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chopped green onions.
- Taste the dip and season with salt and pepper as needed. Remember that clams can sometimes be salty.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the clam dip for at least one hour before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together.
- Serve your cold seafood dip with potato chips, crackers, or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For the best texture, make sure you drain the canned clams thoroughly before adding them to the dip base. Press them gently between paper towels if necessary.
- If you prefer a tangier clam dip, substitute half of the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
- This recipe is excellent for making ahead; it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 2
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 25