Clam Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 5 (6 1/2 ounce) cans chopped clams, drained
• 4 tablespoons clam juice, reserved
• 1/2-3/4 cup chopped fresh chives

Recipe

• 1 using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth.
• 2 mix in clams and chives.
• 3 add reserved clam juice by tablespoonfuls to thin to desired consistency.
• 4 season dip to taste with salt and pepper.
• 5 may be made a day ahead.
• 6 serve with assorted fresh vegetables, crackers, or tortilla chips.