Clam Dip Appetizer Recipe

Name: Clam Dip Appetizer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb butter; 1 small onion, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 lb bacon, chopped and cooked (reserve some if filling shells); 1 small green pepper, minced; 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans each minced clams; 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans each chopped clams; 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 dash parsley

Servings: persons

1/2 lb butter
1 small onion, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 lb bacon, chopped and cooked (reserve some if filling shells)
1 small green pepper, minced
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans each minced clams
2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans each chopped clams
1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 dash parsley

1
In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, lemon, olive oil, and clams.
2
In a frying pan over medium low heat, melt butter, add onion, garlic, and pepper, and saute five minutes. Stir in bacon, and cook an additonal five minutes. Stir into breadcrumb mixture.
3
If filling clam shells: spoon about 2T mix into each clam shell, and top with a little bacon. Place filled shells on a cookie sheet or in a pyrex with about 1/4 inch water. Bake about 10 minutes at 350 degrees.
4
If filling a casserole dish: spoon mixture into casserole dish, and bake uncovered for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Serve with crackers. (I use Pepridge Farm Butterfly crackers, but any hard cracker will do).
5
Change it up by adding a 1/2 C shredded mozzerella cheese and 2T grated Parmeseano Reggianno or Pecorino Ramano into the mix!

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb butter, 1 small onion, diced, 2 garlic cloves, minced, 1/3 lb bacon, chopped and cooked (reserve some if filling shells), and more.

Yes, Clam Dip Appetizer 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.

Clam Dip Appetizer

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