Cranberry sauce and jalapenos bring sweet heat to a cream-cheese dip with cheddar. Plan for at least one hour of refrigeration after mixing; the listed prep time alone does not include that chill.
Prep: 15 min | Yield: Serves 8
Plan for at least one hour of refrigeration after mixing; the listed prep time alone does not include that chill.
Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Cranberry sauce and jalapenos bring sweet heat to a cream-cheese dip with cheddar.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup jalapeños, chopped (fresh or pickled)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Tortilla chips or fresh veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the cranberry sauce until well combined with the cream cheese.
- Stir in the chopped jalapeños, adjusting the amount based on your heat preference.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the mixture, folding gently to combine.
- Add chopped green onions, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly distributed.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Once chilled, transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with additional green onions, if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip
Why This Recipe Works
- The ingredient list allows fresh or pickled jalapenos.
- The published method folds the ingredients into the cream cheese.
- Plan for at least one hour of refrigeration after mixing; the listed prep time alone does not include that chill.
Tips and Serving
Refrigerate the covered dip for at least one hour. Tortilla chips or fresh vegetables are listed for serving.
Storage
Keep this dish covered and refrigerate perishables promptly, within two hours. Use most cooked leftovers within three to four days, following USDA guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are fresh jalapenos required?
The ingredient list allows fresh or pickled jalapenos.
Is the dip layered or mixed?
The published method folds the ingredients into the cream cheese.
How long should it chill?
Refrigerate the covered dip for at least one hour.
What can I serve beside it?
Tortilla chips or fresh vegetables are listed for serving.
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