Chunky Clam and Bacon Dip with Pita Toasts |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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For a more colorful presentation of this down-home dip, we reserved some bacon, bell pepper, scallions, and basil for garnish. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less. Ingredients:
1/4 pound bacon (about 8 slices), chopped |
two 6 1/2-ounce cans minced clams |
8 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup sour cream |
1/3 cup finely chopped red bell pepper |
3 scallions, chopped fine |
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves |
1 teaspoon drained bottled horseradish |
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste |
3/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce |
tabasco to taste |
accompaniment:pita toasts or potato chips |
Directions:
1. In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
2. In a large sieve set over a bowl drain clams, reserving clam juice, and in another bowl whisk together cream cheese and sour cream. Whisk 2 tablespoons reserved clam juice into cream cheese mixture with clams, bacon, and remaining ingredients. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dip to room temperature before serving.
3. Serve dip with toasts or chips.
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