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Joe’s Excellent Clam Dip

September 21, 2013 By Joe 4 Comments

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“I don’t always make clam dip, but when I do, I use the secret ‘Boyle Family Recipe’.  Enjoy in moderation and stay thirsty my friends.”

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This is the appetizer our family always has when we get together.  Clam dip is easy to make and quite tasty with rippled chips.

My dad got the recipe from somewhere, too long ago to remember.  It was the one thing that he would make, (and sometimes fried eggs and bacon). With just 5 ingredients, it’s super easy to make.

The recipe may have evolved some.  Cans of minced clams seemed to contain more clams, way back when, than they do now.  Today we put in two cans of clams per 8 ounces of cream cheese and it used to be just one.

The easiest way to make the dip up is to use a hand mixer but I have even used a stand mixer in a pinch. It’s also important to have the cream cheese at room temperature when you start. 

Once it is mixed up, taste and add more Worcestershire sauce or salt if desired.

Clam dip appetizer ingredients. Easy recipe to make on special occasions. | joeshealthymeals.com

Mix it all together

Clam Dip in a bright red bowl

Mix up some clam dip and serve right away with potato chips, or refrigerate overnight for flavors to meld.

There you have the secret Boyle Family clam dip.  

Clam Dip in a bright red bowl

Clam Dip

4.34 from 3 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: clam dip
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 80kcal
Author: Joe

Ingredients

  • 2 8 oz. cream cheese, Philadelphia Original, at room temperature
  • 4 6.5 oz. cans minced or chopped clams, (like Bumble Bee brand) , drained and the liquid reserved
  • 1 small white onion , grated, 2 or 3 tbsp
  • 3 shakes Worcestershire sauce , approx. 1 tsp or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  • Place cream cheese, onion, worcestershire sauce and salt in a medium sized mixing bowl and beat with a hand mixer.
  • Add reserved clam juice, about 1 tbsp at a time until the dip is smooth and creamy,
  • Add clams and mix until incorporated
  • Serve chilled with potato chips

Notes

  1. Reduced fat cream cheese is not recommended. It makes a thin tasting dip.
  2. Consistency: When adding the reserved clam juice to thin, go slowly as it is easy to make the dip too runny.
  3. Calories are based on 2 tablespoons of the clam dip without chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbsp | Calories: 80kcal

More appetizers to try:

  1. Instant Pot Chicken Wings
  2. Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer
  3. Bang Bang Shrimp-Bonefish Grill Copycat Recipe

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Comments

  1. Terri says

    February 1, 2017 at 10:27 pm

    Love love love this!!!

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  2. Josie and Katy says

    February 2, 2014 at 7:57 pm

    Thanks for posting this recipe, Dad! We’re making it right now for snacks during the Super Bowl at Amy and Karen’s house!

    Reply
  3. don keelin says

    September 22, 2013 at 10:59 am

    this is the best clam dip in the world you can’t just taste it you will finish it all and look for more.thank you joe and maryjoe for this receipt.

    Reply
  4. MaryJo says

    September 22, 2013 at 7:20 am

    This is required to be served at all Boyle Family functions, large or small. =0)

    Reply

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