Description
Cranberry Jalapeño Dip is a vibrant and zesty appetizer that harmoniously blends sweet, tart cranberries with the fiery kick of jalapeños. Creamy and rich, this dip features cream cheese and cheddar for a delightful texture, making it the perfect accompaniment to tortilla chips or fresh veggies. Ideal for holiday gatherings or game-day celebrations, it’s an easy-to-make treat that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 jalapeños, diced (adjust based on spice preference)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries under cold water; no thawing needed for frozen.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine cranberries with a splash of water. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until they start to pop.
- Add diced jalapeños and simmer for an additional 3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Fold in the cranberry-jalapeño mixture until well combined.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with green onions. Serve with tortilla chips or vegetable sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg