Clam Bacon and Chive Dip

200 Best Canned Fish And Seafood Recipes Serves 8. Makes 2 cups

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, coarsely chopped
• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1  tablespoon bottled clam juice
• 1 -2  tablespoon lime juice
• 1  teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 (5 ounce) can baby clams, rinsed drained and chopped
• 2 -4  tablespoons sour cream
• 2  tablespoons  finely chopped red bell peppers
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped chives
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. In skillet, cook bacon until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
2. In bowl, using a fork, mix cream cheese, clam juice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce until just blended.
3. Stir in clams, chives and red pepper and just enough sour cream to reach dipping consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4. Stir in bacon. Add remaining lime juice, if desired.