Description
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of this Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip, perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you need a flavorful appetizer. The blend of cream cheese, cranberry sauce, and pecans creates a delightful spread that pairs perfectly with crackers or bread.
Ingredients
Scale
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip:
- 1 (8-ounce) block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (homemade or canned)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- ¼ cup chopped pecans, toasted
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon honey
For Serving:
- Crackers or sliced baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare cream cheese base: Spread the softened cream cheese in a small oven-safe baking dish.
- Mix cranberry topping: In a bowl, combine cranberry sauce, green onions, pecans, orange zest, and honey.
- Layer and bake: Spoon the cranberry mixture over the cream cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until warm and bubbly.
- Serve: Enjoy the dip hot with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a pinch of cinnamon in the cranberry mix.
- Dip can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
