Description
A comforting and festive dip made with creamy cheese, tart cranberries, and aromatic herbs, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberries (fresh or dried)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella or cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cranberries, and minced garlic, stirring until well blended.
- Fold in the selected herbs and any additional cheese. Add nuts if desired.
- Spoon the mixture into a baking dish, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Let it sit for a few minutes before serving with crackers, veggies, or toasted baguette.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add extra garlic or sprinkle more cheese on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: dip, cranberry, cream cheese, appetizer, party food