This clam dip appetizer contains the same basic ingredient list as traditional clams casino, and while it really tastes nothing like its hot namesake, I think any fan of the clam dip will be very happy with it.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Calories
549 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Cook and stir bacon with butter in a skillet over medium heat until crisp. Drain bacon fat, set bacon aside, and place skillet back onto medium heat. Add jalapeno, red pepper, diced celery, garlic, and green onions; cook and stir until vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes.
Step 2
Pour in reserved clam juice and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated. Transfer vegetable mixture to plate to cool.
Step 3
Open second can of clams and drain juice, combine with reserved clams, cream cheese, bacon, cooled vegetables, juice from lemon, and freshly ground black pepper and hot sauce to taste. Transfer to serving bowl and garnish with chopped bacon and green onion. Serve with crackers.
Ingredients
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
½ lemon
1 pound cream cheese
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 cloves minced garlic
hot sauce to taste
1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained with juice reserved
8 slices bacon, chopped
⅓ cup finely diced red pepper
⅓ cup finely diced celery
¼ cup chopped green onions, white and pale green parts only
