Truro Hot Clam Dip Recipe

Name: Truro Hot Clam Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 oz bacon - roughly chopped; medium yellow onion - minced; 1 green pepper - minced; 1 TB EVOO; 2 cups ground/chopped clams; 1 TB worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp tabasco; juice of one lemon; red pepper flakes - approx 1/2 tsp to taste; 8 oz cream cheese - 1/3 less fat; 1 TB margarine to butter dish if baking/rewarming; fresh parsley or basil to garnish

Servings: persons

6 oz bacon - roughly chopped
medium yellow onion - minced
1 green pepper - minced
1 TB EVOO
2 cups ground/chopped clams
1 TB worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp tabasco
juice of one lemon
red pepper flakes - approx 1/2 tsp to taste
8 oz cream cheese - 1/3 less fat
1 TB margarine to butter dish if baking/rewarming
fresh parsley or basil to garnish

1
In large non-stick saute pan over medium high heat cook bacon until done. Remove bacon and drain all but a light coating of bacon fat.
2
Add EVOO and saute onions & peppers until soft.
3
Lower heat to medium and add clams and stir while cooking until clams release white juice. Spoon off extra juice and save in case needed to add moisture later.
4
Still over medium heat add worcestershire, tabasco, lemon and pepper flakes and cook for 5 minutes to blend. Then add cream cheese and stir together until smooth.
5
Salt, pepper & more red pepper to taste and re-add some of saved liquid if too dry.
6
Either serve as is with garnish or reheat/bake in buttered dish until cooked through.

630

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 oz bacon - roughly chopped, medium yellow onion - minced, 1 green pepper - minced, 1 TB EVOO, and more.

Yes, Truro Hot Clam 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!

Truro Hot Clam Dip

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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