Description
Cranberry Jalapeño Cream Cheese Dip is a vibrant, crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy, tangy cream cheese with the sweet-tart flavor of cranberries and a spicy kick from jalapeños. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers, this irresistible dip promises to be the star of your spread. Pair it with crispy chips or fresh veggies for a delightful taste experience that will leave your guests coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 fresh jalapeños, finely chopped (seeds removed for milder flavor)
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce until smooth.
- Fold in finely chopped jalapeños and green onions until evenly mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- If using, mix in dried cranberries and cilantro.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg