It only takes 10 minutes to make this simple dip that mingles the flavors of clams, lemons and roasted garlic. Serve with pita chips, crackers or veggies. Once all the clams have opened, collect any spilled clam juice from the first baking sheet in a measuring cup. When the clams are cool enough to handle, discard the top shells: Pick up a clam; holding the bottom shell and keeping the clam level, twist off the top shell. Arrange the opened clams on the baking sheet. Scrub clams under cold running water until the shells are clean (see tip). Cut each strip of bacon, crosswise, into 6 equal pieces. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until not quite crisp. Add cream cheese, clams and 2 Tbsp. Parmesan; mix well. Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate sprayed with cooking spray. Mix remaining Parmesan with bread crumbs. In a medium sized bowl, mash softened cream cheese with a fork until soft and creamy. Slowly add in 1 tablespoon of clam juice while mixing with fork and cream well.

Clam Casino Dip Recipe

Clams Casino Dip is a very popular dip at all kinds of parties, any time of the year. There are a wide range or recipes, to suit the tastes of any and all Clams Casino lovers.

We have included below, three clams casino dip recipes. We encourage you to try the all!

How To Make Clams Recipes

Recipe # 1 Clams Casino Dip with Cream Cheese and Sour

• 1 can (5 oz. ) baby clams

• 4 oz. light cream cheese, softened

• 2 tbsp. sour cream

• 3 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

• 2 tbsp. finely chopped red bell pepper

• 2 green onions, finely chopped (or 2 tbsp. yellow onions, chopped)

• 1 tsp. basil

• 1 tbsp. parsley

• 1/2 tsp. horseradish

• 1/2 tsp. lemon juice

• 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

• 1 -2 dash hot pepper sauce

Preparation:

1. Drain clams, reserving 1 tbsp. clam juice.

2. Rinse, drain and chop clams; set aside.

3. Beat together cream cheese and sour cream.

4. Stir in clams, reserved juice and all remaining ingredients.

5. Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 24 hours.

6. Serve with crackers or corn chips.

Recipe #2 Spicy Clams Casino Dip Recipe #2

How To Make Clams Casino Dip Ritz Crackers

• 6-8 strips bacon, cut in small pieces

• 1 jalapeno, seeded, minced

• 1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper

• 1/3 cup finely diced celery

• 2 cloves minced garlic

• 1/4 cup minced green onions

• 1 pound cream cheese, room temperature

• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams

• calm juice from one

• 1/2 lemon, juiced

• a dash or two hot sauce to taste

• freshly ground black pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Cook bacon in the butter until crisp.

2. Drain the fat, and reserve the bacon.

3. Place the pan back on the heat and add the jalapeno, bell pepper, celery, garlic, and green onions.

4. Cook stirring for 2 minutes, then pour in the juice from one can of clams. Turn heat to high, and cook until almost all the liquid is reduced.

5. Transfer into a mixing bowl and let cool. When cool add the rest of the ingredients and mix well

6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

7. Let sit out for an hour or so before the party, so it can warm up a bit.

8. Garnish top with sliced green onions and bacon.

9. Serve with crackers.

Recipe # 3 Clams Casino Dip with Bread Crumbs and Cheese

• 2 tbsp. olive oil

• 2 tsp. chopped onion

• 1/2 cups Italian (or plain) bread crumbs

• 2 (6.5oz) cans minced clams with liquid

• 1/4 c. cooked chopped spinach

• 8 strips bacon, fried and crumbled

• American cheese

• Romano cheese

• Paprika

Preparation:

Clams Casino Pizza Recipe

1. Sauté onion in olive oil.

2. Add bread crumbs and remove from heat.

3. Add clams with reserved liquid, spinach and bacon. Mix well.

4. Spoon 1/2 mixture into ungreased casserole. Add few strips of American cheese.

5. Add remaining clam mixture.

6. Cover entire top with American cheese.

7. Sprinkle with Romano cheese and paprika.

8. Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until cheese is browned and mixture is starting to bubble.

9. Serve with crackers.