clam casino spread

Name: CLAM CASINO SPREAD
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 6 slice(s) bacon, cooked and crumbled; 1 tablespoon(s) bacon fat; 2 can(s) (142 g./5 oz.) clams, minced and juice reserved from 1 can (about 2/3 cup); 1/3 cup(s) red onions, finely chopped; 13/ cup(s) red peppers, finely chopped; 1/3 cup(s) poblano peppers, finely chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, pressed; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); ground himalayan sea salt, to taste; 1/4 cup(s) panko® breadcrumbs; 1 package(s) (8 oz.) light cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup(s) light sour cream; 1 tablespoon(s) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 teaspoon(s) hot sauce such as cholula; 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Jun 2, 2022

Served with crackers, pretzels or even vegetable sticks, this is an easy appetizer to enjoy

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A delicious clam-cheese spread served with crackers.

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 servings

Ingredients

6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 tablespoon bacon fat
2 cans (142 g./5 oz.) clams, minced and juice reserved from 1 can (about 2/3 cup)
1/3 cup red onions, finely chopped
13/ cups red peppers, finely chopped
1/3 cup poblano peppers, finely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
1/4 cup panko® breadcrumbs
1 package (8 oz.) light cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce such as cholula
1/2 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley, for garnish

How To Make clam casino spread

Step 1

In a medium skillet over medium heat, add bacon fat.

Step 2

When hot, add onions and peppers; sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
Step 3

Add the clams and stir constantly for 1 minute.
Step 4

Add the reserved clam juice, season with black pepper and salt and increase the heat to medium-high; cook until the liquid is almost evaporated, about 3 minutes.
Step 5

Add breadcrumbs, stir well and cook for 1 minute.
Step 6

Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool off for 35 to 45 minutes.
Step 7

In a large bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, hot sauce, cooled clam mixture and crumbled bacon reserving some for garnish.
Step 8

Stir well, cover with cling film making sure it touches the surface and transfer to the fridge for 2 hours.
Step 9

When it’s time to serve, we’ll transfer the spread to a serving bowl and sprinkle on some fresh chopped parsley and crumbled bacon.
Step 10

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