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Dick and Red's Bacon Clam Dip

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"Pieces of bacon really enhance this spicy clam dip, that has been a mainstay in the family for over forty years. Best served with ridge type potato chips. Serves around ten, although two can do a number - once you start!!" — REDMANGEORGE

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Original recipe makes 10 servings Change Servings

6 slices bacon
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams

10 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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Directions

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside.
In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese until smooth. Stir one can of clams with juice into the cream cheese. Drain the other can, reserving the juice, and stir those clams in as well. Mix in the hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Stir in crumbled bacon. Cover and refrigerate dip and reserved clam juice for one hour.
Remove dip from the refrigerator, and stir in just enough of the reserved clam juice to make the dip soft enough to dip a chip into.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 20 mins

Footnotes

I like to freeze leftover juice, accumulating over a period of time, to use when making clam chowder.

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 25, 2004

This is the best clam dip I have ever had. Once I start eating it I can not stop.

—CAMGOLD

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 25, 2004

Bland and tasteless. Tried to pep it up with more tobasco, horseradish and garlic but ended up tossing the mix.

—ZIPP44

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21 Ratings

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Jan 25, 2004

I never cared for clam dip until I had this, it is by far the best clam dip I have ever tasted. When I start eating it I can not stop.

—REDMANGEORGE

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Jan 25, 2004

Great tasting! I served it at a family function and it was gone in minutes. This was very flavorful, and it will be served again and again....thank you for submitting it.

—luvs2bake

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Jun 24, 2010

Great recipie! I have made this dip for several events. It was a hit every time.

—Paula

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Mar 09, 2010

great receipe, but i would back off a few slices of bacon, if you want more clam taste then bacon taste.

—christopher

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Aug 27, 2007

The texture of the canned clams kind of creeped me out, so next time I will use the food processor to blend it smooth. Great flavor, I will make this again.

—Megan

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Aug 08, 2011

I made this dip (added some green onions) and took it to a neighborhood social. I liked it, but at the end of the evening it was hardly touched. Party-goers finished up the crab dip, spinach dip, and other old favorites almost completley ignoring this offering. I guess it wasn't tasty enough.

—JustForFun

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Nutrition

Calories
289 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
3.4 g
1%

Cholesterol
85 mg
28%

Fat
23.9 g
37%

Fiber
0 g
< 1%

Protein
14.8 g
30%

Sodium
323 mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Dick and Red's Bacon Clam Dip

Serving Size: 1/10 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 10
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 289
Calories from Fat: 215

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23.9g 37 %
Saturated Fat 12.4g 62 %
Cholesterol 85mg 28 %
Sodium 323mg 13 %
Potassium 325mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.4g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0g < 1 %
Protein 14.8g 30 %
Sugars 0.2g
Vitamin A 17 %
Vitamin C 15 %
Calcium 9 %
Iron 110 %
** Thiamin 13 %
Niacin 34 %
Vitamin B6 6 %
Magnesium 4 %
Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.