Creamy Clam Dip Party Appetizer: 5-Minute Easy Recipe

If you want a quick and easy party appetizer recipe, look no further than this four-ingredient recipe. This creamy clam dip can be made in 5 minutes or less. It’s a delicious, hearty, crowd-pleasing appetizer that can be doubled or tripled to accommodate any party of any size. Just mix up the four ingredients and add crackers for a perfect appetizer for any occasion.

Today, I’m making a double batch for our annual Christmas party, but I serve this recipe year-round.

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Simple Ingredients

My favorite thing about this easy clam dip recipe is the simple ingredients. It’s a perfect staple recipe for unexpected guests.

You can keep a couple of cans of minced clams in the pantry and be ready at a moment’s notice to throw together a quick and tasty appetizer.

• 2 – Small cans of Minced Clams (drained)
• 1 – 8 oz. package cream cheese
• 1 – Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 – Tbsp. Tabasco sauce
• Optional – Old Bay Seasoning

How To Make Clam Dip Party Appetizer

Place cream cheese in a small saucepan or double boiler and allow it to melt, stirring constantly over low heat.

Add lemon juice and Tabasco sauce.

Note: I am making a double clam dip recipe in the images below. I’m sharing the original recipe, but it’s easy to double or triple the ingredients for a larger crowd.

Drain all liquid from the canned clams and add clam meat to the mixture. Continue to stir and mix all the ingredients until the cheese has melted and you have a hot, smooth mixture.

How To Serve Hot Clam Dip?

You have a couple of options for serving the clam dip: hot or at room temperature.

If you prefer to serve the clam dip hot, add the mixture to a chafing dish to keep it warm.

However, I place it in a serving bowl, which is delicious as it cools to room temperature.

What To Serve With Clam Dip?

Whether serving the creamy clam dip hot or at room temperature, you will want crackers or bread to accompany it.

Provide mild crackers or naan dippers to serve with the delicious creamy clam dip.

Optional Ingredient

If you want to add a garnish, sprinkle the dip with Old Bay Seasoning.

The Old Bay will add a spicy flavor and a touch of color to the clam dip party appetizer.

Print Recipe

Creamy Clam Dip Party Appetizer

Easy 4-ingredient and 5-minute creamy clam dip party appetizer recipe.

Prep Time1 minute min

Cook Time4 minutes mins

Total Time5 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: clam dip, clam dip hot, party appetizer

Servings: 16 servings

Calories: 52kcal

Author: Rachel

Equipment

• Winco Winware 4 Quart Round Stainless Steel Gold Accented Chafer, Silver
• Ninja C56000 Foodi NeverStick Premium 6-Piece Saucepan Set with Glass Lids, Anti-Scratch Nest System, Hard-Anodized, Nonstick, Durable & Oven Safe to 500°F, Slate Grey
• ExcelSteel 3 Piece Boiler, 2.5 quart, Stainless Steel
• OLD BAY Seasoning, 6 oz
• Restaurantware Swerve 14 Ounce Olive Plate, 1 Curved Olive Tray – Small, Chip Resistant, White Porcelain Olive Canoe, Dishwasher Safe, For Snacks, Condiments, Or Appetizers, Large
• LEHAHA Rustic White Melamine Large Serving Bowls, 2 pieces Set, 12 inches Larger Salad Bowls, Lightweight and Unbreakable Mixing Bowls, BPA Free Melamine Bowls, Dishwasher Safe
• Supreme Housewares 4-Piece Patriotic Star Shaped Bowl Melamine Small Serving Bowl for Dessert, Snack, Ice Cream, Nuts or fruit, 5.5 Inch Dessert Bowl Set (Red)
• Carr’s Table Water Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Party Snacks, 2 Flavor Variety Pack (4 Boxes)
• ReaLemon 100% Lemon Juice, 8 Fluid Ounce Bottle.
• Snow’s Wild Caught Minced Clams Canned, 6.5 Oz Can – 5g Protein Per Serving – Gluten Free, Keto Friendly, 99% Fat Free – Great For Pasta & Seafood Recipes
• Tabasco 2 Pack Hot Sauce 5 oz Bottle Bundled by Louisiana Pantry (Original Red Pepper)

Ingredients

• 2 – Small Cans Minced Clams drained
• 1 – 8 oz. cream cheese
• 1 – tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/2 – tbsp. tabasco sauce
• Old Bay Seasoning optional

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a small saucepan or double boiler.
• Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until the cheese melts and the dip is smooth and hot.
• Place in a bowl or chaffing dish to serve.
• Sprinkle with old bay seasoning if desired.
• Serve with crackers or bread.

Party Planning

If you want help planning a Christmas party or any party, check out these tips and tricks I use to host a successful Christmas party each year.

• Click here for 15 Tips To Host A Christmas Party.

Other Easy Party Appetizers

• Joan’s Onion Dip
• Corn Appetizer Dip
• Artichoke and Sun-dried Tomato bites
• Oven Oyster Roast

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