Clams Casino Dip/Spread Recipe

Name: Clams Casino Dip/Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice; 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature (2 eight ounce boxes); 6 -8 slices bacon; ½ tablespoon butter; 1 jalapeno, minced (seeded and membrane removed); ½ cup small diced red bell pepper; ⅓ cup small diced celery; 2 minced garlic cloves; ¼ cup minced green onion, save tops for garnish; 12 lemon, juice of; hot sauce (a few drops); fresh ground black pepper; Ritz cracker, to serve

Servings: persons

2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice
1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature (2 eight ounce boxes)
6 -8 slices bacon
½ tablespoon butter
1 jalapeno, minced (seeded and membrane removed)
½ cup small diced red bell pepper
⅓ cup small diced celery
2 minced garlic cloves
¼ cup minced green onion, save tops for garnish
12 lemon, juice of
hot sauce (a few drops)
fresh ground black pepper
Ritz cracker, to serve

1
Cut bacon into 1/4-inch pieces and saute in a skillet with the butter over medium heat 'til completely crisp; drain the fat and reserve the bacon to a plate.
2
In same pan with about 1 teaspoon of the drippings saute the jalapeno, red bell pepper, celery, garlic and green onion over medium heat until just the veggies just barely start to soften (about 3 minutes); now add the juice from one can of clams and reduce over high heat until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about another three minutes.
3
Remove mixture to a plate and allow to cool to room temperature before adding to the cream cheese.
4
In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese with the cooled mixture, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
5
Transfer into your serving dish and garnish top with a tablespoon or so of the crisp bacon and the green onion tops.
6
Serve warm or at room temperature with Ritz crackers or a good bread.

1392

kcal

Calories

103

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice, 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature (2 eight ounce boxes), 6 -8 slices bacon, ½ tablespoon butter, and more.

Yes, Clams Casino Dip/Spread falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Clams Casino Dip/Spread

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