Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a delicious and festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or any get-together. Cream cheese blended with tangy cranberry sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and crunchy pecans, served warm with crackers or bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 as an appetizer 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Base
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Topping
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
Serving
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, thoroughly combine the softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Spread the cream cheese and cranberry mixture evenly into a small baking dish, ensuring an even layer for baking.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped pecans evenly over the top of the cream cheese mixture to create a melty, crunchy topping.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and is bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the dip hot with crackers or slices of bread for dipping and scooping.
Notes
- You can use homemade cranberry sauce or canned cranberry sauce for convenience.
- For added sweetness, drizzle honey on top of the dip before baking.
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