Minced Clam Cheese Triscuit Cracker Melts
Transform your snack game with these irresistible Minced Clam Cheese Triscuit Cracker Melts—a quick and flavorful appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in. Featuring crispy Triscuit crackers topped with a creamy blend of minced clams, sharp cheddar, and softened cream cheese, this recipe brings a touch of savory sophistication to every bite. Accentuated with zesty lemon juice, a hint of garlic, and the freshness of chopped green onions, these cracker melts are baked to golden perfection in just five minutes. Garnish with parsley for an elegant finishing touch, and serve them warm for an indulgent treat that’s both effortless and crowd-pleasing. Ready in under 15 minutes, this seafood-inspired delight is your go-to recipe for quick snacks, party appetizers, or game-day bites!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 24 pieces Triscuit crackers
- 1 cup Minced clams (canned, drained)
- 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 tablespoons Cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons Green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Parsley (chopped, optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lay the Triscuit crackers in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the minced clams, shredded cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, green onions, lemon juice, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the clam-cheese mixture onto each Triscuit cracker, spreading it gently to cover the surface.
Bake the crackers in the preheated oven for 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbling.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the melts to cool slightly for 2-3 minutes.
Optional: Sprinkle the crackers with chopped parsley for garnish before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Minced Clam Cheese Triscuit Cracker Melts!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1340 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.4 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.8 g | 194% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 279 mg | 93% | |
| Sodium | 2971 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 96.7 g | 35% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 79.6 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 976 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 45.1 mg | 251% | |
| Potassium | 853 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.
