Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup fresh or canned cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1–2 jalapenos, seeded and finely diced (adjust based on desired heat level)
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack works great)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons honey (or more to taste)
- Salt to taste
- Tortilla chips or veggie sticks, for serving
Instructions
Making Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip is a breeze when you follow these simple steps:
- Soften the Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easier mixing. You can microwave it for about 15-20 seconds if you're short on time.
- Prep the Ingredients: Finely chop the cranberries, jalapenos, and green onions. Adjust the amount of jalapeno to your heat preference.
- Mix the Base: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and sour cream. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add Sweetness: Stir in the honey to the cream cheese mixture. Adjust the amount based on your sweetness preference.
- Incorporate the Extras: Fold in the chopped cranberries, diced jalapenos, green onions, and shredded cheese into the mixture.
- Season to Taste: Add salt as needed to enhance the flavors. Mix well to combine everything evenly.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Serve: Once ready, transfer the dip to a serving bowl and garnish with extra green onions or cranberries if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 servings
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 5g