Chef John's Clams Casino Dip Recipe

Name: Chef John's Clams Casino Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 1/3 cup finely diced red pepper; 1/3 cup finely diced celery; 2 cloves minced garlic; 1/4 cup chopped green onions, white and pale green parts only; 1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained with juice reserved; 1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained; 1 pound cream cheese; 1/2 lemon; freshly ground black pepper to taste; hot sauce to taste; 1 tablespoon chopped bacon for garnish; 1/2 tablespoon chopped green onion for garnish; 1 box buttery crackers

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1/3 cup finely diced red pepper
1/3 cup finely diced celery
2 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped green onions, white and pale green parts only
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained with juice reserved
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained
1 pound cream cheese
1/2 lemon
freshly ground black pepper to taste
hot sauce to taste
1 tablespoon chopped bacon for garnish
1/2 tablespoon chopped green onion for garnish
1 box buttery crackers

1
Cook and stir bacon with butter in a skillet over medium heat until crisp.
2
Drain bacon fat, set bacon aside, and place skillet back onto medium heat.
3
Add jalapeno, red pepper, diced celery, garlic, and green onions; cook and stir until vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes.
4
Pour in reserved clam juice and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated.
5
Transfer vegetable mixture to plate to cool.
6
Open second can of clams and drain juice, combine with reserved clams, cream cheese, bacon, cooled vegetables, juice from lemon, and freshly ground black pepper and hot sauce to taste.
7
Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with chopped bacon and green onion.
8
Serve with crackers.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices bacon, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, 1/3 cup finely diced red pepper, 1/3 cup finely diced celery, and more.

Yes, Chef John's Clams Casino 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chef John's Clams Casino Dip

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