Baked Clam Dip is a warm, creamy dip that features all of the flavors of baked clams with much less work! Chopped clams are cooked with onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and spices for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
26.5-oz canschopped clams in clam juice(retain the juice)
½cupgrated Parmesan cheeseor shredded
¼teaspoonhot sauce(optional)
1teaspoongarlic powder
1teaspoondried oregano
½teaspoondried parsley
¼teaspoondried thyme
¼teaspoonsalt
¼teaspoonground black pepper
1cuppanko breadcrumbs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Add olive oil to a skillet and set over medium heat. Add chopped onion and saute for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion is golden.
Turn off the heat and add the two cans of clams, including the juice. Add Parmesan, hot sauce, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
Add breadcrumbs and stir as the mixture thickens.
Transfer dip to a greased baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the crust around the edges is golden brown. Serve warm with crackers.
Notes
You can also use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs in place of the panko and the dried herbs.You'll want the consistency of the mixture to be like a paste without being too dry.This recipe yields approximately 20 oz in total, serving size varies.
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate. As it can vary due to many factors (brands used, quantities, etc.), we cannot guarantee its accuracy.