Bacon-Clam Dip Recipe

Name: Bacon-Clam Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled; 6 ounces farmers cheese, softened; 1/2 cup homemade Creme Fraiche, recipe follows, or store-bought; 2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, drained, juices reserved; 3 tablespoons minced shallots; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 teaspoon white Worcestershire; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes; Salt; 8 corn tortillas, cut into wedges; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons buttermilk

Servings: persons

5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
6 ounces farmers cheese, softened
1/2 cup homemade Creme Fraiche, recipe follows, or store-bought
2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, drained, juices reserved
3 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon white Worcestershire
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Salt
8 corn tortillas, cut into wedges
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons buttermilk

1
Place bacon in a saute pan and cook until crispy, about 5 minutes.
2
Drain and crumble bacon.
3
In a bowl, cream together the farmers cheese and creme fraiche.
4
Add the remaining ingredients, stirring to combine.
5
Add the clam juice for consistency and taste.
6
Cover and refrigerate overnight.
7
Bring to room temperature and adjust seasoning, to taste, before serving.
8
Heat a deep pot of oil or a fryer to 360 degrees F. Add corn chips and fry until crispy and golden brown.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Serve chips with dip.
11
In a bowl, combine the cream and buttermilk.
12
Cover with a clean kitchen cloth in a warm, draft-free place and let sit until thickened, but still a pourable consistency, 12 to 16 hours.
13
Stir and refrigerate until ready to use.
14
(Can be refrigerated for up to 1 week.)

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled, 6 ounces farmers cheese, softened, 1/2 cup homemade Creme Fraiche, recipe follows, or store-bought, 2 (6 1/2-ounce) cans minced clams, drained, juices reserved, and more.

Yes, Bacon-Clam Dip falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Bacon-Clam Dip

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