Down East Clam Dip

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Serve with chips or fresh vegetables."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (10 3/4 ounce) can campbell's condensed new england clam chowder
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped clams, drained, reserving 2 tablespoons clam juice
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• Tabasco sauce (about 6 shakes)
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• salt
• pepper

directions

1. Add the cream cheese and clam chowder to a large bowl; using an electric mixer, cream together until mixture is smooth.
2. Fold in the clams, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, and anchovy paste; stir to blend well.
3. If the dip is too stiff, add in some reserve clam juice until desired consistency is reached.
4. Taste dip and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper or more Tabasco.
5. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 6 hours (need to let the flavors mingle).