Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
This Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip is a deliciously creamy and tangy appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion. Cream cheese blended with sweet cranberry sauce, topped with mozzarella and crunchy pecans, then baked until bubbly and golden. Serve warm with crackers or bread for a crowd-pleasing starter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: About 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the dip evenly.
- Mix Cream Cheese and Cranberry Sauce: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and cranberry sauce thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Spread Mixture in Baking Dish: Transfer the cream cheese and cranberry mixture into a small baking dish, spreading it evenly across the bottom.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and chopped pecans evenly over the top of the cream cheese mixture to add flavor and texture.
- Bake the Dip: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese has melted completely and the dip is bubbly and lightly golden.
- Serve Warm: Remove the dip from the oven and serve hot with crackers or bread for dipping and spreading.
Notes
- You can use either homemade cranberry sauce or canned cranberry sauce for convenience.
- For extra sweetness and flavor, add a drizzle of honey on top of the dip before baking.
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