Bacon Clam Dip | Emeril Lagasse

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pancetta

Turkey bacon reduces fat content while maintaining flavor

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy; drain and crumble.

In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.

Add clams, crumbled bacon, and chopped green onions to the mixture.

Stir in minced garlic, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and black pepper.

Mix in hot sauce to taste and half of the cheddar cheese.

Spread the mixture into a baking dish and top with remaining cheddar cheese.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Serve warm with crackers or bread.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

Allergens