Grandma's Clam Dip

Creamy, flavorful, and 100% addicting, my grandma's clam dip will be the star of every party!! This is the perfect chip dip to serve for game day, holiday get togethers, or potlucks. Just be sure to make a double batch because it goes fast!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 0

Total Time 20

Servings servings (2 tablespoons each)

Calories 133

Author Kim

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese softened*
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 (6.5 oz.) can drained minced clams juice reserved
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 green onions (white and green parts), finely chopped
1 clove garlic, diced
1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion
dash or two Tabasco sauce to taste
salt and pepper to taste
potato chips for serving

Instructions

In a medium bowl mash 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese with fork until soft and creamy. Add 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon clam juice, 1 (6.5 oz.) can drained minced clams, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 green onions (white and green parts), finely chopped, 1 clove garlic, diced, 1/2 tablespoon dried minced onion, dash or two Tabasco sauce, and salt and pepper. Stir until ingredients are completely combined.
Add more clam juice as needed for desired consistency. I add about 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon of the clam juice.
This dip is even tastier made ahead of time. Make up to about 8 hours before serving and store covered in the refrigerator. Serve with potato chips.

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Notes

*If you forget to take the cream cheese out of the fridge to soften at room temperature, you can pop it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. Just make sure to take it out of the foil packaging!

Storing leftovers: Clam dip will stay fresh in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, but I promise it won't last that long.

This recipe was originally published on November, 2022. It was republished February, 2026 with new content.

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