Clam Dip with Bacon
Dive into the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this rich and savory Clam Dip with Bacon! This creamy appetizer combines the briny sweetness of tender chopped clams with the smoky, salty flavor of crispy bacon, all folded into a luscious blend of cream cheese and sour cream. Seasoned with zesty lemon juice, a hint of garlic and onion powder, and a dash of hot sauce, this dip is perfectly balanced and bursting with flavor in every bite. Topped with crumbled bacon and fresh parsley for a mouthwatering finish, it’s the perfect pairing for crackers, chips, or veggies. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for parties, game days, or any occasion, this dip is guaranteed to steal the show.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 6.5 oz canned chopped clams, drained
- 2 tbsp clam juice (reserved from canned clams)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp onion powder
- 0.25 tsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble it into small pieces. Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sour cream. Use a hand mixer or a whisk to blend until smooth and creamy.
Add the chopped clams, reserved clam juice, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, hot sauce, salt, and black pepper to the cream cheese mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Stir in most of the crumbled bacon and chopped parsley, reserving a small amount of both for garnish.
Transfer the clam dip to a serving bowl and garnish with the reserved bacon and parsley.
Serve immediately with crackers, chips, or fresh vegetable sticks, or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days for the flavors to meld. If chilled, bring to room temperature before serving for best texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.2 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.3 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 379 mg | 126% | |
| Sodium | 3678 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 29.5 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.7 g | ||
| Protein | 61.4 g | 123% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 498 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.9 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 842 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
