Baked Clam Dip

Baked clam dip is a warm, creamy dip that features all of the flavors of baked clams, with much less work! Chopped clams are cooked with onion, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and spices for a crowd-pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients:
Half of a large onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 6.5-oz cans chopped clams in clam juice, retain the juice
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated or shredded
¼ teaspoon hot sauce, optional
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried parsley
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Add olive oil to a skillet and set over medium heat. Add chopped onion and saute for 5-6 minutes, or until the onion is golden.
Turn off the heat and add the two cans of clams, including the juice. Add Parmesan, hot sauce, garlic powder, oregano, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
Add breadcrumbs and stir as the mixture thickens.
Transfer dip to a greased baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the top is golden and the crust around the edges is golden brown. Serve warm with crackers.

Notes:
– You can also use Italian seasoned breadcrumbs in place of the panko and the dried herbs.
– You’ll want the consistency of the mixture to be like a paste without being too dry.
– This recipe yields approximately 20 oz in total, serving size varies.

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