Easy Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip for Parties
Make this simple Cranberry Jalapeno Cream Cheese Dip, a perfect sweet and spicy appetizer for your next holiday gathering or game day.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: About 2 cups 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh or jarred jalapenos (remove seeds for less heat)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Place the softened cream cheese in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the cranberry sauce, chopped jalapenos, garlic powder, and salt to the bowl.
- Use a hand mixer or a sturdy spoon to blend the ingredients until they are just combined and creamy. Do not overmix; you want some texture remaining.
- Stir in half of the chopped green onions.
- Transfer the dip mixture to a serving dish.
- Top the dip with the remaining green onions and the chopped nuts, if using.
- Chill the dip for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve cold with crackers, tortilla chips, or fresh vegetables for a crowd-pleasing dip.
Notes
- For a quicker version, use cream cheese straight from the refrigerator and beat vigorously until smooth before adding other ingredients.
- If you prefer a smoother texture, use canned jellied cranberry sauce instead of whole berry.
- This dip is excellent made a day ahead of time.
- Serve this as one of your best holiday dips for maximum impact.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 3
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 25
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