Clam Casino Spread
This Clam Casino Spread is easy to make and perfect to enjoy anytime. Serve it with crackers, pretzels or even vegetable sticks.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled tips & tricks
- 1 tbsp. bacon fat
- 2 cans (142 g./5 oz. each) clams, minced and juice reserved from 1 can (about 2/3 cup)
- 1/3 cup red onions, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup 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 tbsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice tips & tricks
- 1 tsp. hot sauce such as Cholula
- 1/2 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley, for garnish tips & tricks
Directions
- In a medium skillet over medium heat, add bacon fat.
- When hot, add onions and peppers; sauté for 2 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the clams and stir constantly for 1 minute.
- 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.
- Add breadcrumbs, stir well and cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and allow to cool off for 35 to 45 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, hot sauce, cooled clam mixture and crumbled bacon reserving some for garnish.
- Stir well, cover with cling film making sure it touches the surface and transfer to the fridge for 2 hours.
- 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.