Description
Sweet & Spicy Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a flavorful appetizer that combines sweet cranberry sauce with spicy jalapeños and creamy cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the cranberry sauce until well combined with the cream cheese.
- Add the finely chopped jalapeños to the mixture, adjusting the quantity based on your desired spice level.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped green onions.
- Add lime juice, garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix until everything is evenly distributed.
- Cover the dip with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Adjust jalapeño quantity for more or less heat.
- Chill the dip for enhanced flavor.
- Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg