Description
Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip (Baked) is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any gathering. This warm and creamy dip features a delightful balance of rich cream cheese, sweet tangy cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, all baked to golden perfection. Its vibrant colors make it a showstopper on your table, while its irresistible flavors guarantee that guests will keep coming back for more. Perfect for game day, holiday parties, or cozy nights in, this easy recipe is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (sweetened)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (toasted)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese (sharp cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Sturdy chips or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Stir in dried cranberries, green onions, walnuts, garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and half of the shredded cheese.
- Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish and smooth the top.
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving with chips or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg