How to Make Hot Clam Spread Appetizer Dip for Entertaining

Hot Clam Dip is always a party favorite. Living in New England, I've acquired many favorite seafood dip and spread recipes over the years. This is one of my favorites ~ it's easy to prepare, and is great for holiday entertaining, backyard pool parties, tailgate parties or just cocooning at home!

This tasty hot clam spread can be served in a bread bowl or chafing dish. Use your imagination ~ it's easy to adapt to any party theme!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 can minced clams, or fresh
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 tsp parsley, or parsley flakes
• 1/4 lb butter, softened (1 stick)
• 1 tsp oregano
• dash of Tabasco sauce
• Parmesean cheese, to taste
• dash of Paprika
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs (plain is better)
• 4 oz Cabot Vermont Cheddar Cheese, grated

1. Simmer minced clams, and juice with lemon juice in small pan on top of stove for 5 minutes.

2. In a small bowl, combine onion, garlic, parsley, butter, Oregano and Tabasco sauce. Mix with clams and lemon juice.

3. Add 1/2 cup of the seasoned bread crumbs. Put mixture in shallow baking dish and cover with 4 ounces of the grated cheddar cheese.

4. Sprinkle top with additional parmesean cheese and paprika. Bake in a preheated 350 oven for approximately 20 minutes.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep warm in a chafing dish for tailgate parties or buffets
• Serve in a hollowed-out bread bowl, using the removed bread, broken in pieces.
• Serve with your choice of crackers.
• Add diced pimentos for festive color, if desired.

Resources

• Moomettesgram's Musings
• Guide to Organizing Your Life
• How to Earn a Passive Income on eHow
• Frugal Living

[leanan]

on 12/5/2008 This sounds sooo good, I have ever had it! Thanks for the recipe, going to try it for sure!