Clam Bacon And Chive Dip Recipes

CHUNKY CLAM AND BACON DIP WITH PITA TOASTS

Steps:

• In a skillet cook bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and crisp and transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
• In a large sieve set over a bowl drain clams, reserving clam juice, and in another bowl whisk together cream cheese and sour cream. Whisk 2 tablespoons reserved clam juice into cream cheese mixture with clams, bacon, and remaining ingredients. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dip to room temperature before serving.
• Serve dip with toasts or chips.

CLAM BACON AND CHIVE DIP

Steps:

• In skillet, cook bacon until browned and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
• In bowl, using a fork, mix cream cheese, clam juice, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce until just blended.
• Stir in clams, chives and red pepper and just enough sour cream to reach dipping consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in bacon. Add remaining lime juice, if desired.