CLAM CASINO SPREAD

Submitted by clubfoody

"Served with crackers, pretzels or even vegetable sticks, this is an easy appetizer to enjoy VIDEO https://youtu.be/s8yx7NPWG4w"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 tablespoon bacon fat
• 2 (5 ounce) cans clams, minced and juice reserved from 1 can (about 2/3 cup)
• 1⁄3 cup red onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup red pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup poblano pepper, finely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, pressed
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt, to taste
• 1⁄4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese, room temperature
• 1⁄2 cup light sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (such as Cholula)
• 1⁄2 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

directions

1. In a medium skillet over medium heat, add bacon fat.
2. When hot, add onions and peppers; sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
3. Add the clams and stir constantly for 1 minute.
4. Add the reserved clam juice, season with black pepper and salt and increase the heat to medium-high; cook until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 3 minutes.
5. Add breadcrumbs, stir well and cook for 1 minute.
6. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool off for 35 to 45 minutes.
7. In a large bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, hot sauce, cooled clam mixture and crumbled bacon reserving some for garnish.
8. Stir well, cover with cling film making sure it touches the surface and transfer to the fridge for 2 hours.
9. When it’s time to serve, we’ll transfer the spread to a serving bowl and sprinkle on some fresh chopped parsley and crumbled bacon.