Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup (about 6 ounces) purchased green chili salsa (salsa verde)
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 6.5-ounce cans chopped clams, drained well
  • Corn chips or tortilla chips

Method

  • Beat cream cheese in large bowl until smooth.
  • Mix in salsa, chilies and cilantro.
  • Add clams and blend well.
  • Season dip to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to ovenproof dish.
  • (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
  • Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Bake dip uncovered until heated through and bubbling around edges, about 35 minutes.
  • Place bowl of dip on platter.
  • Surround with chips and serve.