Clay Street Deli and Annie's Pantry

Appetizers · Page 7

Slow-Ball Dip (author's favorite)

Serves 8-12 people

Ingredients

  • 2 or 3 cans clams
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 Tbs grated onion
  • 2 Tbs beer
  • 1 round loaf of bread, hollowed
  • 2 (8 oz.) pkgs cream cheese, softened
  • 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • vegetables and bread cubes for dipping

Instructions

Drain clams, reserving 1/4 cup broth. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add clams, reserved liquid, onion, beer, lemon juice and seasonings; mix well. Spoon into bread shell; replace top. Bake wrapped in foil at 250 degrees for 3 hours. Serve with vegetables and reserved bread cubes. Serves 8-12 people.