Clam Dip with Bacon and Scallions

Name: Clam Dip with Bacon and Scallions
Yield: Serves 8 (Makes about 2 cups)
Ingredients: 4 strips, bacon (about 4 ounces), cut into 1/4-inch pieces; 3/4 cup, sour cream (regular or light); 3/4 cup, mayonnaise (regular or light); 1 teaspoon, lemon juice from 1 lemon; 1 teaspoon, Worcestershire sauce; , 2 cans (6 1/2-ounces each) minced clams, drained; 2 , medium scallions, sliced thin; , cayenne pepper

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Appears in Cook's Illustrated July/August 1999

SERVES8 (Makes about 2 cups)

TIME25 minutes, plus 1 hour chilling

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

To update sour cream- and mayonnaise-based dip recipes, we used equal portions of mayonnaise and sour cream; the mayonnaise added body and richness, while the sour cream brought a bright freshness to the dip. Adding strong flavors like baco...

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