Kathies Clam Dip Food

CLASSIC CLAM DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients plus 4 tablespoons of the reserved clam juice in a bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Put mixture in a serving bowl and chill.
• Serve with potato chips, crackers, or small pieces of raw vegetables.

HOT CLAM DIP I

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine minced clams and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring mixture to a simmer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
• In a medium-size saucepan, combine butter, onion, green bell pepper, parsley, oregano, hot sauce, and red pepper. Stir vegetables over a medium-low heat until butter or margarine is melted. Mix in the clams and breadcrumbs.
• Pour mixture into an ovenproof baking dish and top with 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese and sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

SPAGHETTI WITH CANNED CLAMS

Steps:

• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs, granulated garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Toast the breadcrumbs, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Set aside.
• Fill a large pot with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and season generously with salt. Add the spaghetti and cook to al dente, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large saute pan or skillet, add the remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil along with the garlic and red pepper flakes. Turn the heat on low and let cook until fragrant, for a few minutes. Stir in the wine and cook another 1 to 2 minutes. Add the clams, then turn up the heat to medium and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper. Use tongs to take the pasta out of the water directly into the pan (this works best when the pasta is a couple minutes away from being done; you want it really al dente so it finishes cooking in the sauce). Use tongs to toss. If dry, add a little pasta water. Add the parsley. Toss until coated in the sauce and the pasta is tender. Serve with the toasted breadcrumbs sprinkled on top.

HOT CLAM DIP

Steps:

• In a large frying pan, simmer all ingredients except the bread crumbs.
• Add Italian bread crumbs.
• Put in a small baking dish and coat top with mozzarella or swiss cheese.
• Sprinkle with paprika and parmesan cheese.
• Bake 15 minute at 400 degrees COVERED.

THE BEST CLAM DIP YOU WILL EVER EAT

Steps:

• In a medium size mixer bowl blend the cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and stir until well blended. Chill, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite ridged potato chip and a vegetable platter.

CREAMY CLAM DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl whisk together cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients and salt to taste. Serve dip with toasts or chips.

KATHIE'S CLAM DIP

Steps:

• MIX all ingredients well and spoon into dip bowl.
• COVER with plastic wrap and CHILL for at least 1 hour
• SERVE with chips or crackers. My favorites are with either Frito Lay Scoops or Triscuits. My family loves this dip. I think yours will too. Depending on the size of crowd, this recipe can be doubled, tripled or however much you want to make.
• NOTE: I've made this with fresh minced onion or dried minced onion. I prefer the real onion, but the dried is much faster to measure with less tears!