How to Make Dick and Red's Bacon Clam Dip - A Step-by-Step Guide

There’s nothing quite like a good dip to bring people together at a party or gathering. And when it comes to satisfying and flavorful dips, one classic recipe that always delivers is Dick and Red’s Bacon Clam Dip. This delectable dip is the perfect combination of savory bacon, tender clams, and creamy goodness, making it an absolute crowd-pleaser that will have your guests coming back for more.

Originating from the Pacific Northwest, this recipe has been a favorite among locals for dec...

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams
  • 10 drops hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™), or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, stir cream cheese until smooth. Stir one can of clams with juice into the cream cheese. Drain the other can, reserving the juice, and stir those clams in as well. Mix in the hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon juice. Stir in crumbled bacon. Cover and refrigerate dip and reserved clam juice for one hour.
  • Remove dip from the refrigerator, and stir in just enough of the reserved clam juice to make the dip soft enough to dip a chip into.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 24g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 85mg
    • Sodium: 323mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 15g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 71mg
    • Iron: 11mg
    • Potassium: 325mg