Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Creamy Hot Clam Dip. Packed with tender clams, savory seasonings, and a blend of creaminess, this seafood dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
This clam dip is warm, cheesy, and bursting with bold flavors, making it perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or any time you need a quick and delicious snack. It’s a great appetizer to add to your Feast of the Seven Fishes menu on Christmas Eve. Serve this warm dip with crusty bread, chips, or crackers, and watch it disappear!
Why You Should Make This Clam Dip
- Rich and Creamy Texture: The combination of whipped cream cheese and sour cream creates an ultra-smooth and luscious clam dip.
- Savory Seafood Flavor: Canned clams and their reserved juice infuse the dip with bold, briny goodness.
- Crispy Topping: Buttery panko breadcrumbs add the perfect crunch.
- Easy to Make: Simple ingredients come together in just minutes, making this seafood dip a breeze to prepare.
- Versatile Serving Options: Pair with homemade potato chips, crusty bread, or crackers for the perfect bite.
Ingredients for Creamy Hot Clam Dip
- Canned Clams: Use fresh clams if available; steam and chop them, reserving some cooking liquid. Substitute the clams with crab meat, cooked shrimp (chopped), smoked salmon (flaked), or even artichoke hearts for a vegetarian twist.
- Whipped Cream Cheese: Substitute with regular cream cheese, softened.
- Sour Cream: Use plain Greek yogurt for a tangier taste.
- Worcestershire Sauce: Soy sauce or tamari can work in a pinch.
- Shallot: Substitute with finely minced red onion or scallions.
- Cayenne Pepper: Use hot sauce or red pepper flakes for similar heat.
- Fresh Parsley: Use dried parsley.
How to Make Creamy Hot Clam Dip
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Drain the canned clams, reserving three tablespoons of the liquid.
- Mix together the whipped cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl.
- Add in the remaining ingredients for the clam dip. Mix well.
- Pour into an oven safe dish.
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter for the topping.
- Mix the panko into the melted butter.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture onto the clam dip.
- Cover and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the clam dip is bubbly (uncover a few minutes prior to removing from oven to brown the top).
How to Serve and Store Clam Dip
- Serving Suggestions: Serve this creamy hot clam dip with homemade crispy potato chips, buttery crackers, toasted baguette slices, flatbread, pita, crostini, pretzels or raw vegetables.
- Storing Leftovers: Allow the clam dip to cool completely before storing in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.
- Cold Clam Dip: This dip can also be served cold. Once the ingredients are combined, chill for at least an hour and serve without the breadcrumb topping.
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Creamy Hot Clam Dip
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Get ready to elevate your appetizer game with this irresistible Creamy Hot Clam Dip. Packed with tender clams, savory seasonings, and a blend of creamy cheeses, this dip is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.
It’s warm, cheesy, and bursting with bold flavors, making it perfect for game days, holiday gatherings, or any time you need a quick and delicious snack. Serve it with crusty bread, chips, or crackers, and watch it disappear!
Ingredients
- 2, 6.5 ounce canned clams, minced or chopped (drained with liquid reserved)
- 3 tablespoons reserved clam liquid
- 8 ounces whipped cream cheese
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 small shallot, minced
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
FOR THE TOPPING:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 3 to 4 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°.
- Drain the canned clams, reserving three tablespoons of the liquid.
- Mix together the whipped cream cheese and sour cream in a bowl.
- Add in the remaining ingredients for the clam dip. Mix well.
- Pour into an oven safe dish (see post for serving cold).
- In a separate bowl, melt the butter for the topping.
- Add the panko. Mix to absorb the butter.
- Sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture onto the dip.
- Cover and bake for about 20 minutes, or until the clam dip is bubbly (uncover a few minutes prior to removing from oven to brown the top).
- Garnish with fresh parsley.
- Serve immediately with homemade potato chips, crusty bread or crackers.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- Feel free to steam fresh clams and use in this clam dip.
- To serve as a cold appetizer, once the clam dip is mixed, place in fridge to chill for an hour (leave out the breadcrumb topping).
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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