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Oyster Dip

Sam Hanna

BY The Editors

PUBLISHED June 19, 2026

Let me tell you this ahead of time: You need discipline when making this, or you need to make double. It’s that good! It is a cute, quick appetizer that’s perfect for a dinner where you want to leave an impression but you don’t want to work that hard. This dip has never failed me; you can actually put a teaspoon of it on a cracker with chopped green onion and call it a day! – Toya Boudy

 

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Oyster Dip

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Makes 2 servings (6 if served like hors d’oeuvres on a cracker) 1x

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Ingredients

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream or mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Dash of hot sauce
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • One 16– ounce can smoked oysters, drained and chopped
  • Chopped green onions or fresh parsley

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, blend together the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and pepper.
  2. Stir in the oysters and chopped green onions. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
  3. Serve with crackers or crostini.

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