Description
This Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is a crowd-pleaser that combines sweet and tangy cranberries with a zesty kick of jalapenos in a creamy base. Perfect for any gathering, this dip is easy to make and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1–2 fresh jalapenos
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Start by letting 8 oz of cream cheese sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes, making it easier to mix.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of cranberry sauce. Use a hand mixer or a spatula to blend them until smooth and well combined.
- Finely chop 1-2 fresh jalapenos (depending on your heat preference) and add them to the mixture. Remember to remove the seeds if you want it milder!
- Stir in 1/4 cup of chopped green onions and 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Once chilled, serve your Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip with an assortment of crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
Keywords: This dip can be made a day ahead. For added crunch, consider mixing in some chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts. Adjust the amount of jalapenos based on your audience and serve additional jalapenos on the side if some prefer a milder dip.