Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip for a Cozy Holiday Gathering

This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings, blending creamy cheeses and tart cranberries.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 8 servings

Course: Appetizers

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Creamy Base

8 oz Cream Cheese Softened for easy blending.
1 cup Sour Cream Adds tanginess; Greek yogurt is a great substitute.
1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Provides melty goodness.
1 cup White Cheddar Cheese Deepens flavor; can swap for Gruyère or Parmesan.

For the Cranberry Layer

2 cups Cranberries Fresh is best; thawed frozen cranberries work too.
1/2 cup Sugar Balances the tartness; honey can be used for a unique twist.

For Garnish

1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional, but recommended for festive flair.

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Baking dish
Hand mixer
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your ingredients.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and white cheddar cheese. Blend until smooth.
In a separate bowl, toss cranberries with sugar until evenly coated.
Spread the creamy cheese mixture evenly into a baking dish. Spoon the sugared cranberries on top.
Bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and cranberries start to burst.
Let cool for a minute, then garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dip can be made ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.

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