Description
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Creamy Hot Clam Dip. Packed with tender clams, savory seasonings, and a blend of creamy cheeses, this dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
It’s warm, cheesy, and bursting with bold flavors, making it perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or any time you need a quick and delicious snack. Serve it with crusty bread, chips, or crackers, and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2, 6.5 ounce canned clams, minced or chopped (drained with liquid reserved)
- 3 tablespoons reserved clam liquid
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
FOR THE TOPPING:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 to 4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Drain the canned clams, reserving three tablespoons of the liquid.
- Mix together the whipped cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl.
- Add in the remaining ingredients for the clam dip. Mix well.
- Pour into an oven safe dish (see post for serving cold).
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter for the topping.
- Add the panko. Mix to absorb the butter.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture onto the dip.
- Cover and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the clam dip is bubbly (uncover a few minutes prior to removing from oven to brown the top).
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with homemade potato chips, crusty bread or crackers.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Feel free to steam fresh clams and use in this clam dip.
- To serve as a cold appetizer, once the clam dip is mixed, place in fridge to chill for an hour (leave out the breadcrumb topping).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving