Transfer into your serving dish and garnish top with a tablespoon or so of the crisp bacon and the green onion tops. In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese with the cooled mixture, and stir in the remaining ingredients.Ĥ. Remove mixture to a plate and allow to cool to room temperature before adding to the cream cheese.ģ. Stir in shallots, garlic, and red pepper flakes and cook, stirring, until shallots have softened, about 4 minutes.

For the Clams: In a large saut pan, cook 2 ounces diced bacon over medium-high heat until fat has rendered and bacon is lightly browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. In same pan with about 1 teaspoon of the drippings saute the jalapeno, red bell pepper, celery, garlic and green onion over medium heat until just the veggies just barely start to soften (about 3 minutes) now add the juice from one can of clams and reduce over high heat until almost all the liquid has evaporated, about another three minutes. Season very lightly with salt and pepper. Cut bacon into 1/4-inch pieces and saute in a skillet with the butter over medium heat 'til completely crisp drain the fat and reserve the bacon to a plate.Ģ. Web2 (6 1/2 ounce) cans minced clams, with juice 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature (2 eight ounce boxes) 6 -8 slices bacon 1⁄2 tablespoon butter 1 jalapeno, … Servings: 6-8 Total Time: 30 mins Category: Spreads Calories: 401 per serving 1.