Baked Clam Dip

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy party appetizers, how to make clam dip, old fashioned clam dip

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1

Servings: people

Calories: 159kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

This incredible baked clam dip is like dipping into a giant baked clam with all the yummy toppings. Buttery with veggies, clams, with a hint of citrus and hot sauce. So good.

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Equipment

8"x10" baking dish

Ingredients

6 tbsp unsalted butter ¾ stick
1 cup onion chopped
1 red bell pepper seeded and chopped
1 cup celery chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 whole lemon juiced, about 2 tbsps
3 6.5 oz. cans clams chopped, with juice
1 tbsp hot sauce ie, Tobasco of Krytsals
½ tsp Kosher salt
2 cups bread crumbs Italian-style Panko crumbs are great!
¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, pepper, celery, and garlic. Cook until tender, about 10 minutes
Add lemon juice, clams (with juice), hot sauce and salt
Take off the heat and add the bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese (if using)¼
Put into a greased medium-sized casserole dish (8"x11" works well).
Bake for 25 minutes.
Remove from oven and turn on the broiler
Add the dish back in and broil for about 3 minutes...until lightly browned on top (keep an eye on this...will brown quickly).
Serve with warm bread slices or crackers

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Notes

No need to get expensive clams for this dip. Canned clams (with juice) can be found in the area of your supermarket where canned tuna fish is sold. You'll need three 6.5 oz cans (don't drain!).

The tbsp of hot sauce does not add much spice to the dish. Just a little zest.

We often add ¼ cup of grated Parmesan cheese when we stirring in the bread crumbs. Not 100% necessary, but really delicious!

We love using Italian-style Panko bread crumbs, but any type will work just fine. You'll need a total of 2 cups.

The dip can be made up to 24 hours in advance before baking. Keep in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap or foil.

Be careful when placing the cooked dip under the broiler to slightly brown the top. Broilers vary, so keep an eye on it the dish and be sure it doesn't get too browned or burned.

We serve the dip with pieces of warmed bruschetta or sliced baguettes that we have toasted with a little olive oil or butter. It's also great with Town House crackers, and cut veggies.

The cooked dip will keep in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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