Description
A delightful mix of creamy, tangy cranberries and spicy jalapeños in a rich cream cheese dip that’s perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberries, fresh or canned
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Start by finely chopping your jalapeños and green onions.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat a small skillet over medium heat and add a tablespoon of olive oil or butter. Sauté the jalapeños and garlic until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
- Mix the base: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and sautéed jalapeños. Blend until smooth.
- Incorporate the cranberries: Stir in the cranberries, making sure they are roughly chopped.
- Season: Add salt and pepper, and mix in the chopped green onions.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least an hour, then serve with crackers or veggies.
Notes
For a milder dip, remove the seeds from the jalapeños; you can also use sweet bell peppers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cream cheese dip, cranberry dip, jalapeno dip, holiday appetizer, party dip