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Clam Dip with Bacon and Scallions

Source of Recipe

"The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook" by America's Test Kitchen


Recipe Introduction

"Serve with chips or crackers."

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 4 slices bacon, cut into ¼-inch pieces
â—¦ ¾ cup sour cream
â—¦ ¾ cup mayonnaise
â—¦ 1 teaspoon lemon juice
â—¦ 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
â—¦ 2 (6 ½-ounce) cans minced clams, drained
â—¦ 2 scallions, sliced thin
â—¦ Salt and pepper
â—¦ Cayenne pepper


Recipe

Cook bacon in 8-inch skillet over medium heat until crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate.

Whisk together sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Worcestershire in medium bowl. Stir in minced clams, scallions, and bacon. Season with salt, pepper, and cayenne to taste. Transfer dip to serving bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until flavors are blended, at least 1 hour. Serve. (Dip can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.)

Makes about 2 cups