It has a cream cheese base and we blend the clams with the cream cheese for a smooth dip packed with clam flavor. This recipe for Clam Dip mirrors the original recipe that was popularized starting in the 1950s.
There are a lot of versions of clam dip, but we love a classic cold dip with cream cheese because it’s simple and so indulgent. Canning made seafood accessible all over the country and, coupled with how easy it is, clam dips like this one soon became beloved family favorites. Canned clams are the “fanciest” ingredient you need to make a decadent appetizer from scratch in just a couple of minutes.Ĭlassic Clam Dip is one of those old school recipes that really took off in popularity when canned foods became a household staple. It is so easy to make with just a handful of ingredients and even though it’s a seafood dip, it won’t break the bank. This creamy Clam Dip recipe is fancy enough for a New Years Eve party but low key enough to serve on Game Day alongside other tailgate favorites. Just like Smoked Salmon Spread, this creamy cold clam filled dip is the perfect Appetizer for parties, brunch, or anytime you want a quick and indulgent snack. Easy Clam Dip is a cold cream cheese clam dip recipe with canned clams, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and green onions made in minutes.
