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Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a festive appetizer combining sweet and savory flavors, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 163 kcal

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • oven

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 cup Extra-Sharp white Cheddar cheese, grated or double the Mozzarella for extra gooeyness
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese, grated
  • ⅛-¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon Orange Zest optional
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary, chopped or ½ teaspoon dried
  • ½ cup Fresh Cranberries may substitute with frozen, but do not thaw
  • ⅓ cup Cranberry Sauce

Instructions
 

  • Spray a small baking dish with nonstick spray and preheat the oven to 375℉.
  • In a medium-large mixing bowl, stir together the cream cheese, ¾ of the cheeses, nutmeg, orange zest and rosemary.
  • Fold in the cranberries.
  • Spoon the cranberry mixture evenly into prepared baking dish.
  • Add dollops of the cranberry sauce with a spoon and swirl with the spoon or a knife.
  • Top with remaining shredded cheeses.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes until bubbly in the middle and the edges are browning. Cover if needed with some foil if browning too quickly.
  • Serve immediately with crostini, Triscuits, seeded crackers or pita chips.

Notes

This dip is best served warm and can be enjoyed with various types of dippers.

Nutrition

Serving: 2ouncesCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 178mg
Keyword Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip, Cranberry Dip, Cream Cheese Dip, easy dip, Festive Dip, holiday appetizer
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