Chunky Clam and Bacon Dip with Pita Toasts Recipe

Name: Chunky Clam and Bacon Dip with Pita Toasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound bacon (about 8 slices), chopped; two 6 1/2-ounce cans minced clams; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 3 scallions, chopped fine; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon drained bottled horseradish; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; Tabasco to taste; Accompaniment:Pita Toasts or potato chips

Servings: persons

1/4 pound bacon (about 8 slices), chopped
two 6 1/2-ounce cans minced clams
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3 scallions, chopped fine
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon drained bottled horseradish
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Tabasco to taste
Accompaniment:Pita Toasts or potato chips

1
In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
2
In a large sieve set over a bowl drain clams, reserving clam juice, and in another bowl whisk together cream cheese and sour cream.
3
Whisk 2 tablespoons reserved clam juice into cream cheese mixture with clams, bacon, and remaining ingredients.
4
Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
5
Bring dip to room temperature before serving.
6
Serve dip with toasts or chips.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound bacon (about 8 slices), chopped, two 6 1/2-ounce cans minced clams, 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/4 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Chunky Clam and Bacon Dip with Pita Toasts 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.

Chunky Clam and Bacon Dip with Pita Toasts

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