Description
A creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet appetizer made with warm cream cheese, cranberry sauce, crunchy pecans, and fresh green onions. Perfect for holiday gatherings and quick party snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese (two 8-ounce blocks), softened
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/4 cup finely sliced green onions
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature.
- In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, and chopped pecans.
- Place the softened cream cheese in a small oven-safe baking dish and spread it into an even layer.
- Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture over the cream cheese, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until bubbly around the edges and warm throughout.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle with freshly sliced green onions.
- Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- Use whole berry cranberry sauce for the best texture and flavor.
- Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving to thicken slightly.
- Toast pecans before mixing for deeper flavor.
- Add orange zest for a fresh citrus twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cranberry cream cheese dip, holiday appetizer, baked cheese dip, party snack, festive dip