Description
A vibrant dip combining tangy cranberries, spicy jalapeños, and creamy cheese, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 2–3 jalapeños, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the softened cream cheese, cranberry sauce, jalapeños, lime juice, and lime zest in a mixing bowl until thoroughly incorporated.
- Fold in the shredded cheese and cilantro gently.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped pecans or walnuts. Adjust jalapeño quantity for desired spiciness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: appetizer, dip, cranberry, jalapeño, party food, entertaining