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Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Creamy Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip for Holiday Cheer

This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a crowd-pleaser, featuring creamy cheese and tangy cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 2 cups Extra-Sharp Cheddar Cheese grated
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1/4 cup Cranberry Sauce heaping
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Cranberries
Optional Seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) or 350°F (175°C) for convection ovens.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine room temperature cream cheese and 1 ¾ cups grated cheddar cheese and blend until creamy.
  3. Fold in the cranberry sauce and fresh cranberries gently to mix without crushing the cranberries.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a greased 1.5-quart baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle remaining cheddar cheese on top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 23 minutes until bubbly and golden at the edges, covering with foil if browning too quickly.
  6. Let sit for a couple of minutes before serving warm alongside crostini, crackers, or pita chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dip can be prepared up to two days in advance; just allow it to come to room temperature before baking.

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