The Best Easy Cold Cream Cheese Clam Dip Recipe (Classic Style)
Make this classic, creamy clam dip using cream cheese and canned clams. It is a simple, tangy appetizer perfect for parties, game days, or holiday gatherings. Serve cold with crackers or chips.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 (6.5 ounce) can minced clams, drained well
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or green onions, for garnish
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the drained minced clams, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder to the bowl.
- Use an electric mixer or a sturdy spoon to combine all ingredients until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Mix until no lumps of cream cheese remain.
- Taste the dip and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Transfer the clam dip to a serving bowl.
- Cover the bowl and chill the dip in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to blend.
- Before serving, garnish the top with chopped chives or green onions.
- Serve your homemade clam dip cold with potato chips, sturdy crackers, or fresh vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Make sure you drain the canned clams very thoroughly; excess liquid will make your dip watery.
- For a tangier dip, substitute half of the sour cream with plain Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a little heat, add a dash of your favorite hot sauce when mixing the ingredients.
- This dip is best served cold. If it sits out at a party, return any leftovers to the refrigerator promptly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 45