And even when they do, in some cases they'll open just a crack and not all the way, which is fine-just pry the shells open. Some clams will take a surprisingly long time to pop open during cooking, but they almost always will eventually. So, most importantly, don't buy or cook clams that are wide open and refuse to close when prodded, because they really are dead and could make you sick. The only clear sign of a dead clam is a clam that's gaping open. A clam that's closed tight is a live clam fighting a respectable-but futile-battle. If you make this recipe, please let me know! Leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating on this recipe below and leave a comment, take a photo and tag me on Instagram with #foodiecrusheats.Second, there's a bit of folk wisdom out there that claims you shouldn't eat a clam that refuses to open during cooking. Minced clams-versus chopped clams-disperse the clammy flavor more evenly through the cream cheese. This past Christmas vacation at my parent’s house, I finally discovered my dad’s secret to keeping the dip thick and creamy, but still getting that full-on clammy flavor without adding a lot of clam juice to bring it on. If you don’t have time, pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften before mixing.

It’s best to make this dip with room temperature cream cheese. My family’s recipe is more purist-leaving out our addition of green onions-so as usual, we’ve made the recipe our own. Obviously I got smarter as a I got older. I loved it even as a kid when I picked out the clams and ate only the cream cheese. This is a classic dip my dad has made forever-and is still the #1 request whenever we’re toghter. How do I know? Because it’s been a family fave FOREVER and it’s about to become your stand-by recipe to take to, just like it’s mine. It’s the number one appetizer recipe I take to any family or friend get-together/party/excuse-to-eat-chips-and-dip above all others. Even people who think they don’t like clams LOVE THIS DIP. I also know we all like clams because this amazingly simple clam dip recipe has been a standard in my family literally for years. But I mean, why wouldn’t it be? IT’S DIVINE! I know it, because my steamed clam recipe is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. It’s like we don’t want to admit we like clams. But guess what.

This irresistible and super easy clam dip with cream cheese is a beloved family recipe and the perfect party appetizer, guaranteed to knock your socks off!

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