Description
This Baked Cream Cheese Cranberry Dip is a festive and creamy appetizer that perfectly balances tart cranberries with rich cheeses. Ideal for holiday gatherings, game days, or any occasion that calls for a delicious dip!
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Crackers, breadsticks, or crostini for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Cheese Base: In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and white cheddar until well combined.
- Coat Cranberries: In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar until evenly coated.
- Assemble: Spread the cheese mixture evenly into a baking dish, then top with sugared cranberries.
- Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until bubbly and the cranberries begin to burst.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve warm with crackers or crostini.
Notes
- For a sweeter dip, adjust the sugar according to taste.
- If using frozen cranberries, do not thaw before baking to maintain their texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg