Description
Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a rich and creamy appetizer that combines the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries with velvety cream cheese. This warm, bubbly dip is perfect for any occasion—from holiday gatherings to game day—and pairs beautifully with crackers or fresh veggies. With its vibrant appearance and irresistible taste, it’s sure to be the star of your next party and will have guests coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, and half of the chopped green onions. Beat until smooth.
- Gently fold in the dried cranberries.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Top with shredded cheddar cheese and additional cranberries or green onions if desired.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving with crackers or chips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg