Description
Warm, tangy cranberries meld with silky cream cheese and melty cheese, creating a festive dip perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Salt, to taste
- Crackers, fresh veggies, or soft bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cranberry sauce, shredded cheese, sour cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25–30 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with crackers, fresh veggies, or soft bread.
Notes
Use leftover cranberry sauce for a waste-minimizing approach. Toppings like toasted nuts or fresh herbs can enhance flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry dip, cream cheese dip, holiday appetizer, party food, warm dip