{"id":564,"date":"2008-11-25T18:24:08","date_gmt":"2008-11-25T22:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thisfoodthing.wordpress.com\/?p=564"},"modified":"2008-11-25T18:24:08","modified_gmt":"2008-11-25T22:24:08","slug":"creamy-chilled-clam-dip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thisfoodthing.com\/index.php\/2008\/11\/25\/creamy-chilled-clam-dip\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Chilled Clam Dip"},"content":{"rendered":"

I don’t really make many appetizers on Thanksgiving — whats the point with all the amazing food that is served?\u00a0 But back in the “married” days, the ex’s family would pretty much eat from sunup, to sundown.<\/p>\n

Everything you can think of was served — all sorts of pickles – sweet, and extra sour; 10-15 different types of olives; all sorts of hard aged meats, and cheeses; breads; and all sorts of savory dips.. you name it, and it was on the table.<\/p>\n

One thing that everyone always seemed to like was a basic cream cheese based clam dip – simple and easy to put together.\u00a0 You can make this up to 2 days ahead without a problem.<\/p>\n

\"Doxsee<\/a>

Doxsee Minced Clams - 6.5oz can<\/p><\/div>\n

There are several different types of minced clams on the market, and depending upon where you live, the availability will differ.\u00a0 I tend to use the brand pictured on the right – Doxsee Minced Clams, from the The Doxsee Sea Clam Co.<\/a>, but use what you have around.<\/p>\n

Creamy Chilled Clam Dip<\/h2>\n

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
\n2 cans (6-1\/2 ounces each) minced clams, drained
\n2 tablespoons mayonnaise
\n1 1\/2 tablespoon chili sauce
\n1 teaspoon minced garlic
\n1\/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce<\/p>\n

In a small bowl, mix the cream cheese until smooth.\u00a0 Add in all the remaining ingredients and mix well.\u00a0 Refrigerate for 4-6 hours before serving, though it tastes even better if allowed to refrigerate at least overnight.\u00a0 You can, if necessary serve this right away.<\/p>\n

Serve with crackers, or small, thin sliced breads.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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