Top of the Stairs Clam Dip

Submitted by avalontwilightdesig

"I got this from another site that told a story of how the author's mom always made a bowl of this extra for the kids when they had a party and they would get to sit at the top of the stairs and eat it."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 35mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (8 ounce) can chopped clams, drained and juice reserved
• 1 garlic clove, mashed
• 1 scallion (white and tender green parts)
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
• chopped fresh parsley (to garnish)

directions

1. DIRECTIONS.
2. In a medium-size bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of the reserved clam juice, and the garlic, scallion, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, and anchovy paste until smooth. Fold in the clams, stirring to blend.
3. Diva Do-Ahead: At this point, cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours and up to 8 hours to let the flavors develop.
4. Remove the dip from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before serving. If it is a bit stiff, thin it with a little more of the clam juice or some milk, and garnish with parsley.