Gallagher Kitchen

Creamy Clam Appetizer 🐚✨

This delightful appetizer is a crowd-pleaser that's both creamy and packed with flavor. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, it pairs beautifully with crunchy crackers or Melba toast. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it also impresses with its rich and savory taste. Get ready for compliments on this dish!

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained minced clams and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.

    🧁 For a creamier texture, let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before mixing. This makes it easier to blend with the clams!

  2. Add hot sauce, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning based on your preference for heat and tang.

  3. Transfer the mixture to a double boiler or a chafing dish and gently heat until warm and creamy, stirring occasionally.

  4. Serve hot with Melba toast or your favorite crackers.

    🍽️ Garnish with fresh herbs, like parsley or chives, for added color and flavor!

Variations

Get ready to dive into this fantastic clam appetizer and enjoy the rave reviews! 🥳

All Revisions

ocr The text from the image reads: --- **Clam Appetizer** - 2 small cans minced clams - 2 (3 oz.) packages of cream cheese - Hot sauce, lemon juice, and salt to taste 1. Drain clams and mix all ingredients together. 2. Heat in double boiler or chafing dish. 3. Serve with Melba toast or crackers. This will surely make you not clam up! --- **Believe in yourself and others will too!** ---
llm # Creamy Clam Appetizer 🐚✨ This delightful appetizer is a crowd-pleaser that's both creamy and packed with flavor. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, it pairs beautifully with crunchy crackers or Melba toast. Not only is it quick to prepare, but it also impresses with its rich and savory taste. Get ready for compliments on this dish! ## Ingredients - 2 small cans minced clams, drained - 2 packages (3 oz. each) cream cheese, softened - Hot sauce, to taste - Lemon juice, to taste - Salt, to taste ## Instructions 1. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained minced clams and softened cream cheese. Mix until smooth and well incorporated. > 🧁 For a creamier texture, let the cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before mixing. This makes it easier to blend with the clams! 2. Add hot sauce, lemon juice, and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning based on your preference for heat and tang. 3. Transfer the mixture to a double boiler or a chafing dish and gently heat until warm and creamy, stirring occasionally. 4. Serve hot with Melba toast or your favorite crackers. > 🍽️ Garnish with fresh herbs, like parsley or chives, for added color and flavor! ## Variations - **Spicy Kick**: Add diced jalapeños or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for a bolder flavor. 🌶️ - **Herb Infusion**: Mix in chopped fresh herbs like dill or thyme to elevate the dish with a touch of freshness. - **Cheesy Twist**: For extra creaminess, mix in shredded cheese, such as cheddar or mozzarella, before heating. - **Seafood Delight**: Blend in some cooked shrimp or scallops for a seafood medley that will wow your guests. Get ready to dive into this fantastic clam appetizer and enjoy the rave reviews! 🥳
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