Clam and Bacon Dip

By á-416

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 13-ounce can minced clams
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 3 scallions, chopped fine
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon bottled horseradish, drained
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Tabasco to taste

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a skillet, cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until golden and crisp. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.

In a large sieve set over a bowl, drain clams, reserving clam juice. In another bowl, whisk together cream cheese and sour cream. Whisk 2 tablespoons of the reserved clam juice into cream cheese mixture with clams, bacon and remaining ingredients.