Grandma's Clam Dip

I thought this was very very good. But, the issue with the can of clam and not knowing how much juice to keep was a problem. I ended up draining half the juice and it was about right. I really would have rated it 5 stars but I hate guessing. Also, added an extra dash of tobasco sauce.

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Oh happy day, my childhood is back! As a native of Maine, clam dip was a staple at ANY party/picnic/bbq. Now I live in the Midwest, and even seeing a clam in a supermarket is a rarity. This dip is "wicked good!" My ONLY suggestion is to add a bit of mayonnaise. The cream cheese only version is a bit too dense for my liking. If you are used to a typical "ranch" or "french onion" style dip, I highly suggest adding a tablespoon or two of good ol' mayo. Also, I too was not sure if I was supposed to add the clam juice from the can. I added 2 or 3 tablespoons, and I think this turned out perfect. Note- The clam taste does take a few hours to blend with the cream cheese, just give it time. When in doubt, save the clam juice and add more if need be. The man of the house never tried clam dip before, claims he hates clams, but LOVED this dip. A MUST for anyone! You will definitely be the hero of any potluck gathering! ***** 5 stars!

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This versatile dip is excellent with potato chips (as suggested), but is equally delicious as a spread on a cracker or a spread for a bagel. Next time, I'll probably add more clams, worcestershire, and hot sauce, because we love really zingy, zesty flavors, but this is a delicious dip as is, and is perfect for football season parties and even summer potlucks. Excellent recipe, Kirstin!

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This is a really tasty dip recipe, but the simplicity of it is what impressed me the most. Super-easy to prepare, and very few ingredients. I too added the fresh garlic, about 3 cloves, otherwise followed the recipe exactly. We snacked on this with some Ruffles, and it was really great, we just couldn't quit munching! Thanks for a real keeper!

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My first attempt at making clam dip and and what could be simplier.We were having appies while watching the game and I mixed this up about 2 hours before serving. I did add 2 gloves of minced fresh garlic and 1 tbs parsley for color. This is a great dip! Much better than any I have tried. Will be making this often during football season. Thanks

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I love Clam Dips! This is a great clam dip recipe. I was extreemly delighted to find a clam dip recipe with taste. The flavors really seem to compliment each other. I did add the "dash" of Tabasco sauce, which was optional. It was much better then I could have bought ready made.

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This is the first time I ever made clam dip and it came out soo good. Thanks to the other reviewers for doing all the trial and error. I added in the 2tbsp of sour cream and clam juice and I let it sit for a few hours and boy was it tasty. Will definitely do it again.

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This stuff is SO GOOD! I used chopped fresh garlic, an additional two tbs of sour cream, about two tsp creamed horseradish, and added (the suggested, in the reviews) two tbs of reserved clam juice. i had to (unfortunately!) wait to give it a whirl until the next day, but BOY, did those flavors meld! the spice, even with both the hot sauce and horseradish, was hard to detect. I served with it townhouse crackers, but I would LOVE to try this with ruffles! I'm not sure where my random craving for clam dip came from, i AM sure that I'm glad that I found this recipe! Thank you!

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This is great dip or spread...i also use it on english muffins ,,spread on muffins and broil until brown.Great durring lent

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I made some up and ate it with some chips while watching TV. Delicious dip!

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This is good. I had never had clam dip and we really liked it. Thank you for posting.

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This was very good. I used neufchatel cheese, 1 clove of real garlic and 2 tablespoons of sour cream. I drained the clams and added back enough juice (about 2 tablespoons) until I got the right consistency. I let it chill for 3 hours for the flavors to mix. I served with ruffles potato chips. Everyone loved the dip and I will make it again. Thanks!!

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The family loved this dip. Made exactly as recipes reads, and served over Cocktail Sauce (Shrimp) Cocktail Sauce with Ritz crackers. It was all devoured within 30 minutes. I know DH will be requesting this again and again!

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Brought this to my last get-together and it went over really well. I couldn't figure out if I should drain the clams first, and I added all the juice too and it was too runny, so I added 4 oz. more of cream cheese and another can of clams. I would drain the clams next time and definitely use minced like another reviewer suggested, the chopped ones are just too large. Great flavor overall.

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Addicting dip! You can taste the clams, but it is not overpowering. We served it with Baked Ruffles and used a good amount (20+ dashes) of Tabasco and it was not spicy, just flavorful. If you are bored with basic ranch dips, this dip is for you.

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I have been making this for many years.I usually double the recipie and add additional clams also I use minced garlic and several dashes of hot sauce. Everyone asks for it at all the gatherings I go to . A delicious easy and economical dip!

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I'm not sure if this is the exact duplicate of my grandma's, but if not it's pretty darn close. My mom makes this for every family gathering since I was a kid. It's so amazingly yummy! You definitely need good ol' fashioned salty potato chips for this. UTZ are my favorite, but Ruffles or Lays would be a great choice, too! ~ Update...I checked with my mom, and this is virtually the exact recipe of my grandmother's. I made it last weekend for a bbq with people who had never tried it and everyone loved it!

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This is a recipe my family has used for years! Oddly enough, it's become a family tradition for Thanksgiving...The only thing we do different is to use frsh garlic and we serve it with stone ground wheat crackers. Even the kids like it!

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Yummy dip! I've made this several times now. I add extra clams. Also add: @ 2 T. minced fresh parsley, 1 T. minced fresh onion, and a scant 1/4 cup sour cream (per another reviewer). A potato masher works just fine and is less cleanup (in place of a blender). Thank you, Kristin.

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