Best Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe: A Festive and Delicious Treat!
A festive and delicious treat perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Author: Jenna
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1 package of crackers or bread for serving
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cranberry sauce, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- If using, fold in the chopped walnuts.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
- For a sweeter dip, use a sweetened cranberry sauce.
- This dip can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Feel free to add other toppings like crumbled feta or additional herbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the dip
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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