From the kitchen of One Perfect Bite...I live in a college community where many are conversant with the Hadron collider. They just won't discuss it with you until football season ends. They are victims of football fever and until the final game is played their prime directive is, "Go, Ducks!" It affects the degreed and the politic and there's no cure for the curse that has grown men wearing green and yellow beneath judicial robes. Food, too, falls victim to the curse. Dips and chips and spreads are "in" and only the foolish plan elaborate meals while the fever holds sway. The simplest of snacks is sure to please and I'm happy to say that I do simple better than anyone I know. While searching for recipes that use canned clams I came across one featured by Emeril Lagasse. The recipe was actually developed by Jamie Gwen, a chef and radio personality, and I gave it a test run this weekend. It's not bad and if you are in the market for a hot dip it's worth a try. Here's the very simple recipe for a very simple dip. I've scaled the recipe to feed four. You may double it if you wish.
Hot Clam Dip...from the kitchen of One Perfect Bite, adapted from a recipe developed by Jamie Gwen
Ingredients:
1 (8-ounce) package reduced fat cream cheese, room temperature
1 tablespoon, finely grated onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon clam juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2/3 cup canned minced clams, drained (2 6-oz. cans)
Bread, chips or crackers
Directions:
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2) Combine cream cheese, onion, lemon juice, clam juice, Worcestershire sauce and hot pepper sauce in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Gently fold in clams. Scrape mixture into a shallow baking dish.
3) Bake for 20 minutes or until heated through.
4) Serve with sliced French bread, potato chips, corn chips or crackers. Yield: 1-1/2 cups.
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47 comments :
yummy for my tummy.
very interesting dip.....would love to try.....
That looks like a delicious snack. I don't think I'd be able to stop at just one cracker.
This dip looks delicious. And very interesting with the addition of beer. Just wondering how much of the beer that is needed? Would make a great biscuit snack for my kids. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Pass me the bowl Mary. I am always up for something new.
Oh, no. I'm in trouble. I love clams. I have some in the freezer. I have crackers. I could make that and eat more than one serving. It looks delicious.
Trying to remember the name of my dorm when I went to U of O....tooooo long ago and I didn't graduate. I married into a Beaver family - I understand the enthusiasm.
Have a wonderful week ~
I love simple - and I love a recipe that can be made from things that I have on hand. This looks really good.
Wonderful looking dip..
Are you sure that's enough for four??!!
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genny
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a very good dip!
I don't like football, but I'd watch a game if I got to eat your dip!
This sounds amazing, yum yum. Diane
Mary, I had to giggle. We live between TWO major universities and between football and basketball, every cook has a retinue of dip, tailgate, and munchie recipes! This looks interesting- I've enjoyed severil of his recipes
xoxo Pattie
Since 1945, the Ducks are 1 game over 500 and now are national contenders - the fever takes over :-). Your clam dip sounds delicious
simple and yummy...
Great dip. you just come with so many lovely dips.
We are big game day snack people...especially with college football! I love hot clam dip, my aunt used to make it Christmas time when I was younger! YUM!
This one sounds delish.
Happy Blue Monday, Mary!
This looks like it might turn heads from the television for a minute or so. I think I'll add it to the holiday open house menu because I haven't seen clam dip in years on our party "circuit".
Best,
Bonnie
This sounds like a great dip for football game day! Clams are great and you made it easy. Have a wonderful day...
This is wonderful! I had a dinner party yesterday and my good friend Mary brought a delicious hot clam dip for an appetizer. How funny to see this here this morning!
What a great way to spend a Blue Monday - visiting with you and enjoying all these goodies..
I will be over there in a minute,
that looks so delicious!
Great dip for any party!
Any dip with cheese is always welcome on my dinner table:D really, the boys just can't resist cheese.
I dare say the only possible improvement to this would be to go to the fishmonger and get a container of chowder clams. They should be chopped a bit in a food processor, but possess much more flavor and texture than canned clams. Just sayin'.
A classic dip for any occasion, not just sports!
When I began dating Dr. Lostpast... one of my first questions was about sports... he liked baseball a little he said... I was relieved since I am not a sports person and games were never going to be a big deal!
My children are always on the lookout for a new dip recipe. I am sure they will love this hot dip!!! Thx for sharing Mary.
God Bless!
super delicious dip ..looks very inviting ..yummy
Satya
http://www.superyummyrecipes.com
Looks so good. Around here (Kansas), we have been so starved for good sporting news, with the Chiefs undefeated, everyone has superbowl fever. I'm gonna wait a bit longer before I plan my menu for the party.
Fun post
Dave
I have to concede, the only real reason I ever see to watch football is the food. Especially the dips. Love this.
Gorgeous dip! So seafoody, creamy..yum!
That looks so good and easy. We entertain a lot in the winter and I will be serving this. thanks.
I have never heard or tasted Hot Clam Dip. I know someone in this house who would love me to try this recipe.
What a very interesting dip! It's a good idea for a little snack! Have nice day :)
That looks very good... I've never made anything with clams.. I need to try this!
Having just returned from Duck territory, I know of what you speak. This dip looks amazing.
Ohhhh my, I have not had hot clam dip in years and years!!!! YUM
Clams are my favorite seafood, this is right up my alley!
Well, I'd say your college town has every right to be proud of its team this year! (I'm a proud Husky after Saturday's win over USC! And I loved rubbing it in to my husband who graduated from SC.)
Your hot clam dip is perfect for football season. :)
I know so many people that will love this! Thanks for sharing this and I can't wait to see what they think of it. Hope you're having a great week so far.
Any kind of hot dip with seafood - I'm IN! This looks so easy too! A crowd pleaser for seafood/football lovers!
The dip sounds good- perfect for fall entertaining, football game or not!
What a wonderful snack for a football party (or any party for that matter!) I love clams, and I'm always in the need for some exciting dip recipes. We get bored with chips and salsa around here. Thanks for sharing love!
This clam dip looks fab and so easy, too! And I bet it would be good with shrimp, too. Thanks for sharing!
This dip looks amazing and like it would seriously elevate any game day :)
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