Baked Cranberry Cream Cheese Dip Recipe
A warm and festive baked cranberry cream cheese dip featuring cream cheese, mozzarella, rosemary, garlic, and cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 8 oz packages cream cheese , softened to room temperature
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ½ teaspoon crushed dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup canned whole berry cranberry sauce
- ⅔ cup fresh cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Prepare the base:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese, along with the rosemary and garlic powder. Mix until evenly combined.
Incorporate the cranberries:
- Gently fold in the cranberry sauce and fresh cranberries until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Transfer to baking dish:
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese evenly across the top.
Bake:
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 22–26 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cranberries have begun to soften and burst.
Serve:
- Present hot from the oven alongside crackers, toasted bread slices, or pita chips.
Notes
This recipe can be made gluten-free with minimal adjustments. Ensure that the cranberry sauce is gluten-free (most are, but check labels to confirm), and serve with gluten-free crackers, bread, or chips. All primary ingredients—cream cheese, mozzarella, rosemary, garlic powder, and fresh cranberries—are naturally gluten-free.