# Big Ed’s Famous Clam Dip

A creamy, tangy, and perfectly seasoned clam dip, ideal for summer snacking and entertaining, whether served with Fritos or cucumber slices.

- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 cans (6.5 oz each) minced clams, drained (reserve the juice!)
- 2 blocks (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 lemon Juice from lemon (optional, but highly recommended)
- 0.5 tsp Old Bay seasoning (to taste)
- 0.25 tsp garlic salt (or more if you like a kick)
- Reserved clam juice (add as needed for texture)

## Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese and drained clams.
2. Squeeze in lemon juice, if using.
3. Season with Old Bay and garlic salt.
4. Stir well.
5. Gradually add the reserved clam juice a tablespoon at a time until the dip reaches your desired consistency—creamy but scoopable.
6. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
7. Serve chilled with Fritos or cucumber slices. Crackers, pita chips, or endive leaves work great too.

## Equipment

- medium bowl

## Tips

- This dip tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make it ahead.

## Source

- Original video: https://hollyb.co/2025/07/14/big-eds-famous-clam-dip/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/32f69ccf-7e58-4a38-9971-87551f5e30e2
- Extracted: 2025-10-25

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