Clam Dip

This recipe is originally from 'The Joy of Cooking' but it's been altered by my family. This is a family classic and a hit at parties! It's kind of retro I think, people aren't huge on clam, crab and shrimp dips anymore.

Retro or not, this is our favorite treat for get-togethers. We eat it with classic potato chips.

Cream cheese chunked up for better melting.

I had to go to the store in the middle of making this because that sour cream I thought I already had? it was from August. Meaning it was several MONTHS old!! Whoops...

So gross, and yet so beautiful. I think I love this mold?

Everything but clams, waiting to be mixed.

I like to do one can minced one chopped. This gives it a nice texture of different sized clam pieces. You probably won't need the juice, only if your dip seems kind of stiff. But you don't want it soupy and thin!

Fold the clams in last.

Let this sit overnight for the flavors to develop. It's worlds better the next day after making it. Just make sure to stir before serving since the clams sink!