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.

Total Time

45 minutes

Servings

12 servings

Ingredients

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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.