Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2/3 cup cracker crumbs ((use a buttery cracker, such as Townhouse or Ritz))
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 12 ounces canned chopped clams (drained and rinsed)
  • 8 ounces bottled clam juice
  • 6 slices bacon (cooked and crumbled (1/3 cup cooked bacon pieces))
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice ((juice of 1 medium lemon))
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha (or hot sauce of your choice)
  • 5 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground sweet paprika

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the clams, clam juice, bacon, lemon juice, garlic powder, pepper, hot sauce and 4 ounces of mozzarella cheese. (Reserve 2 Tablespoons for sprinkling on top of the dip before baking.)
  • Transfer ingredients into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate or similar small casserole dish and use a spoon or spatula to spread evenly. Sprinkle bread crumb mixture over top of dip. Top dip with remaining mozzarella cheese and then sprinkle paprika over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 15-20 minutes or until hot, bubbly, and golden.
  • Serve warm with crackers, chips, or raw veggies.