Hot Clam Dip

This baked clam dip is super easy to prepare and even more delicious to eat. Minced clams are mixed with lemon, butter, onion, bell pepper, and more.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 dash hot pepper sauce
• 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
• 1 pinch paprika
• 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams, drained
• 0.5 cup butter
• 0.5 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 green bell pepper, minced
• 0.5 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine minced clams and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Combine butter, onion, bell pepper, parsley, oregano, hot sauce, and red pepper in a medium-sized saucepan. Stir vegetables over medium-low heat until butter is melted. Mix in clams and breadcrumbs.

Step 4

Pour mixture into an ovenproof baking dish. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven, uncovered, for 20 minutes.