Ranch Clam Spreaddip For Crackers Food

CLAMS CASINO DIP/SPREAD

Steps:

• Cut bacon into 1/4-inch pieces and saute in a skillet with the butter over medium heat 'til completely crisp; drain the fat and reserve the bacon to a plate.
• In same pan with about 1 teaspoon of the drippings saute the jalapeno, red bell pepper, celery, garlic and green onion over medium heat until just the veggies just barely start to soften (about 3 minutes); now add the juice from one can of clams and reduce over high heat until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about another three minutes. Remove mixture to a plate and allow to cool to room temperature before adding to the cream cheese.
• In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese with the cooled mixture, and stir in the remaining ingredients.
• Transfer into your serving dish and garnish top with a tablespoon or so of the crisp bacon and the green onion tops.
• Serve warm or at room temperature with Ritz crackers or a good bread.

KILLER CLAM DIP

Steps:

• 1. Using an electric hand-mixer, beat cream cheese until fluffy.
• 2. Add sour cream; mix thoroughly, until no lumps remain.
• 3. Add ranch dressing mix, maple syrup, liquid smoke and pepper; mix well.
• 4. Add cheddar cheese, bacon bits and minced chives; combine well.
• 5. Add drained clams; mix until well combined. (NOTE: Save and freeze clam juice for chowder or other seafood dishes.)
• 6. May serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until served. Garnish as desired. Cover and refrigerate leftovers.

RANCH CLAM SPREAD/DIP FOR CRACKERS

Steps:

• Mix everything in a bowl and adjust to your taste.
• Chill in refrigerator until ready to serve.
• Spread on crackers as a snack or appetizer.