Dilly Scallops and Clam Chowder Recipe

Name: Dilly Scallops and Clam Chowder
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (6-1/2 oz. each) minced clams, undrained; 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon; 3 cups red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes King Sooper's 5 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09; 1 cup finely chopped onions; 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill; 1 WYLER'S Instant Bouillon Chicken Flavored Cube; 1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne); 4 cups milk; 2 Tbsp. flour; 1/2 cup shredded carrots King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1/2 lb. bay scallops; 2 Tbsp. dry sherry; 1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream

Servings: persons

2 cans (6-1/2 oz. each) minced clams, undrained
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon
3 cups red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes King Sooper's 5 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09
1 cup finely chopped onions
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh dill
1 WYLER'S Instant Bouillon Chicken Flavored Cube
1/8 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
4 cups milk
2 Tbsp. flour
1/2 cup shredded carrots King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1/2 lb. bay scallops
2 Tbsp. dry sherry
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S Reduced Fat or KNUDSEN Light Sour Cream

1
Drain clams, reserving juice.
2
Add enough water to clam juice to measure 1 cup.
3
Cook bacon in large saucepan until crisp.
4
Remove bacon from saucepan; drain on paper towels.
5
Discard all but 1 Tbsp.
6
drippings from saucepan.
7
Add potatoes, onions, dill, bouillon cube, red pepper and clam juice mixture to drippings in saucepan; stir.
8
Bring to boil; cover.
9
Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min.
10
or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
11
Remove half the potatoes from saucepan with slotted spoon.
12
Mash with fork; return to mixture in saucepan.
13
Whisk milk and flour until smooth.
14
Add to potato mixture along with the carrots.
15
Cook and stir, uncovered, 4 to 5 min.
16
or until slightly thickened.
17
Stir in scallops and clams.
18
Bring to boil.
19
Simmer on medium-low heat 1 to 2 min.
20
or until scallops are opaque.
21
Stir in sherry and sour cream.
22
Crumble bacon; serve sprinkled over chowder.

630

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cans (6-1/2 oz. each) minced clams, undrained, 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, 3 cups red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch cubes King Sooper's 5 lb For $1.88 thru 02/09, 1 cup finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Dilly Scallops and Clam Chowder 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dilly Scallops and Clam Chowder

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Variations & substitutions

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