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5 from 3 votes

Cream Cheese Clam Dip

You just gotta try this easy to make clam dip with cream cheese.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword clam dip
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 255kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese
  • 24 ounces clams canned
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (if using reconstituted 2 1/2 teaspoon)
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon MSG (Accent)
  • 8 ounces sour cream

Instructions

  • Drain clams. Reserve 3 tablespoons of the juice. Discard the remaining clam juice.
  • In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, salt, lemon juice, reserved clam juice, and Accent. Mix with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Add in the two cans of drained clam. Stir the clams in with a wooden spoon or spatula.
  • Place the dip in an air-tight container in the refrigerator and let it rest for a couple of hours in a covered dish in the refrigerator.
  • Garnish with fresh chopped parsley, or fresh chopped chives if desired.

Recipe Tips

You can half the recipe if desired.  

Nutrition

Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 118mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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