Party Clam Dip
Smoked clams in a savory mix of cream cheese and red pepper with a touch of zing. As a party dip, it’s a guaranteed clam-dunk.
Ingredients
- 1 (6.5 oz) can Chicken of the Sea® Chopped Clams
- 1 lb. round crusty loaf bread, unsliced
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon red pepper sauce
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Minced parsley, for garnish
- Black pepper, to taste
- Assorted crackers or fresh vegetables
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Slice top of bread 2-inches from the top; set aside.
- Hollow out bread, leaving 1" thick shell.
- Make toasted bread cubes: Cut center of bread and top into 1" cubes. Place cut cubes on baking sheet pan. Bake for about 10-15 minutes or until warm. Set aside.
- In large bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, Worcestershire sauce, and pepper sauce until smooth; add lemon zest.
- Fold in clams and green onions into mixture.
- Spoon dip mixture into bread shell. Bake 20 to 30 minutes or until warm.
- Garnish with minced parsley and black pepper. Serve with toasted bread cubes, assorted crackers or fresh vegetables.
