Grandmama

This clam dip is a traditional Ince family favorite and was served by my grandmother, my mother, all my aunts, and now by me and my cousins. It’s a staple appetizer at every family gathering. Decadently thick and creamy, this dip will be gone before you know it, so make a lot!

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cooking Time: N/A

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. cream cheese (Grandmama says Philadelphia is best commercial brand)
• 1 can minced clams
• 1 or 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

Instructions:

• Cream softened cream cheese with electric beater or Cuisinart.
• Slowly add juice from can of clams until it is soft, but not runny. (Clams will add liquid as will lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce).
• If using electric beater, crush garlic in garlic press. If using Cuisinart, add cut up garlic to cheese and whirl with chopping blade).
• Add lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Mix.
• Add clams last, and if using Cusinart use blade very carefully so that clams are not pureed.
• Chill to marry flavors.

Serving Suggestion:
Serve with Frito Scoops (that’s what Grandmama always did).

Chef’s Tip:
I suggest doubling this recipe for large gatherings.