Thursday, February 18, 2010

Make An Easy Clam Dip

Looking for a quick and easy dip that is sure to please any crowd? Well, then this is your best bet! This wonderfully easy and delicious dip will thrill your guests at your next party. This recipe makes 1 1/3 cups of dip. Serve it with crackers or chips.


Instructions








1. Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator and allow it to soften before using. Put the softened cream cheese into a medium size bowl.


2. Strain the can of clams into a bowl, that can catch the juice. Set aside 2 tablespoons of juice to be used later.


3. Add 2 tablespoons of clam juice to the softened cream cheese. Mix the clam juice and cream cheese together until smooth.


4. Combine the minced clams, Tabasco sauce, salt, pepper, onion and lemon juice with the cream cheese and clam juice mixture. Blend all together well.


5. Place the dip in a refrigerator for a minimum of an hour.


6. Serve chilled dip with crackers or chips. Fresh vegetables are also delicious with this dip.

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