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The Best Creamy Cranberry Dip Recipe – A Holiday Appetizer

Charbel Barker — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:53:10 +0000

Inside: If you are looking for an amazing and unique appetizer to take your next holiday party, look no further – this creamy cranberry dip is easy to make and sure to be a hit.

We are at the time of year where holiday gatherings are starting and everyone is rushing to think of what foods to take to share with friends and family. It can be hard to think of something unique that people will like, but this festive dip that I am going to share today fits the bill.

When most people think of cranberries during the holidays, they think of fresh cranberry sauce. Even though it is a common food to share at Thanksgiving, a lot of times there is a lot of leftovers since it isn’t always the most popular dish. Today, I am going to share a recipe for another recipe that uses fresh cranberries, but that is combined with delicious brie and gouda cheeses which makes for a creamy dip that everyone will love.

What is Cranberry Dip?

Cranberry dip is one of many cranberry recipes that you can make for holiday parties. This particular easy dip recipe combines fresh ingredients, like tart cranberries, coconut sugar, cinnamon, orange juice and orange zest, with brie and gouda cheeses. It is then baked in the oven and served with crackers. This is a perfect appetizer, because it is easy to make and easy to share. People can scoop it up onto their plate and enjoy it with their favorite crackers or even just with a spoon.

A common variation is to use cream cheese if you prefer that over brie and gouda, but I find that these decadent cheeses make a huge difference and everyone seems to love it! If you have all the ingredients, you can even make it at the last minute, because it doesn’t take long at all to through together.

How do you make this Cranberry Dip?

To make this perfect holiday party appetizer, you will gather the following simple ingredients:

1 bag of fresh cranberries (you can use frozen cranberries if that is what you have)
4 Tbsp of coconut sugar
1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
Juice from one orange
1/2 tbsp of orange zest
Brie cheese
Smoked Gouda, cut into cubes (optional)
Fresh rosemary

You will start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit. In a small bowl combine the coconut sugar and cinnamon and set aside.

Next, in a 9×13 inch baking dish combine cranberries, coconut sugar and cinnamon mixture, and the fresh orange juice and zest, and stir well.

Finally, add the round of brie cheese to the middle of the dish and add the cubes of smoked gouda and the rosemary. Place in the preheated oven and bake for 30 minutes.

Once cooked, remove from the oven, give it a quick stir, and serve with and assortment of crackers, tortilla chips, pretzel crisps, or pita chips.

If you don’t have brie cheese, you can replace it with a block of cream cheese and it will still have a similar creamy texture and taste.

This recipe is great right out of the oven, but you can also save any leftover dip for the next day. Just keep it in an airtight container, or in the same serving dish with plastic wrap over the top and it will be ready to continue enjoying later.

The delicious seasonal flavors of this dip make it a perfect option for family gatherings any time of year, and it is my new favorite way to use cranberries.

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The Best Creamy Cranberry Dip

If you are looking for an amazing and unique appetizer to take your next holiday party, look no further - this creamy cranberry dip is easy to make and sure to be a hit

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword christmas, cranberries, dip, Thanksgiving

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 112kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

1 bag cranberries
4 tbsp coconut sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 orange juice
1/2 tbsp orange zest
1 round brie cheese
2 oz smoked gouda in cubes
fresh rosemary

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 F
Combine the cinnamon and coconut sugar in a small bowl, set aside.
Combine the cranberries, cinnamon and coconut sugar mixture, orange juice and orange zest in a 9x13 baking dish.
Add the round of brie in the middle and top with the cubes of smoked gouda and fresh rosemary
Bake for 30 minutes and serve with crackers.

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Bacon, Cheddar, and Chipotle Corn Dip – The Perfect Appetizer

Charbel Barker — Sun, 01 Jul 2018 13:00:25 +0000

This Bacon, Cheddar, and Chipotle Corn Dip is the perfect option to be served as an appetizer at your next family gathering. It has the perfect combination of flavors to have you and your guests coming back for more!

Over the past few years, we have made some good friends in the city where we live. It has been fun to get together and have parties where we can play games and let our kids have fun together as well. One thing that most of these gatherings have in common is that there is a lot of good food! This Bacon, Cheddar, and Chipotle Corn Dip is always our go-to when we are asked to bring an appetizer, and it never lasts long.

I can assure you that if you make it, everyone will be asking you for the recipe for months to come.

This corn dip has the perfect combination of heat and flavor to satisfy just about any palate. Don’t be afraid of the chipotle – it doesn’t overpower the other flavors, and it gives it just what it needs for people to go back for seconds (and thirds).

I first made this corn dip a few years ago, and it has made an appearance many times since.

The best thing about this is how easy it is to make. You just have to combine the ingredients in a bowl, mix them up, and transfer them to a baking dish before baking. Afterwards, you can add some fresh tomatoes and cilantro as a final touch.

The end result is this delicious, easy, and irresistible corn dip. The last time we took it to a party, people started eating it and it was the first thing gone. For the rest of the night, just about everyone there asked for the recipe.

We usually serve this corn dip with homemade or store bought tortilla chips. You really can’t go wrong with this dip, and you can even eat it just with a spoon!

There are a lot of recipes for corn dip out there, but this one is one-of-a-kind. The addition of bacon and chipotle puts it over the top for me and I know you will love it.

I hope that you enjoy this unique corn dip recipe. Let me know how it turns out for you in the comments below.

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Bacon, Cheddar, and Chipotle Corn Dip + Tips for a Perfect Summer BBQ

This Bacon, Cheddar, and Chipotle Corn Dip is the perfect option to be served as an appetizer at your next family gathering. It has the perfect combination of flavors to have you and your guests coming back for more!

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword corn dip, spicy corn dip

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings Cups

Calories 287kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

1 Can of Corn drained
1-2 Chipotles in Adobo chopped
1-2 Cups of Shredded Cheddar Cheese
4 Slices of Bacon cooked and crumbled
1 Cup of Heavy Whipping Cream
1 Tablespoon of Paprika
1 Tablespoon of Cumin
1 Tablespoon of Pepper
1/2 Tablespoon of Salt
Cilantro chopped
Tomatoes diced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combined all of the ingredients except for the tomatoes and cilantro in a large bowl and mix well (setting aside 1/4 cup of cheese.
Transfer the combination to a round or square baking dish and spread out evenly.
Top with remaining cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes (the cheese should be bubbly).
Remove from oven and top with tomatoes and cilantro.
Serve immediately with tortilla chips (homemade are the best!).

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The Most Delicious Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe

Charbel Barker — Thu, 10 May 2018 13:00:32 +0000

Inside: This Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe is made with fresh ingredients and works perfectly as a dip for your favorite appetizers or a salad dressing.

Ranch dressing is something that I never had the opportunity to try when I was growing up in Mexico. In fact, when I heard the name for the first time, I didn’t even know what it was! I thought that it was like the salsa ranchera that is common in Mexico and which consists of tomatoes and roasted peppers, and is prepared in a molcajete.

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When I got to the United States, I found out in a hurry what it really was because my husband is its #1 fan. I’m not lying when I say that he puts it on almost anything! Although ranch dressing is a staple around our house, I have been pretty disappointed with the options that I have found at the stores. They are usually full of ingredients that aren’t necessary or good for you.

Since we do eat ranch dressing and dip so often, I thought I would try to come up with a homemade, fresher version. Today, I am going to share with you what is now our go-to ranch dressing recipe, and I hope that you will see why we love it so much!

How Do You Make Ranch Dressing?

You may be surprised how easy it is to make your own homemade ranch. It requires ingredients that you probably already have. This is great because you will always know what ingredients are included and that they are fresh.

To start, you will need to add whipping cream to a medium bowl before adding lemon juice and mixing well. This will form the base of the ranch dressing or dip. You may notice that the cream gets a little bit thick – this is normal.

After letting it rest for about five minutes, you will need to add the following ranch dressing ingredients:

mayonnaise;
garlic;
onion powder;
salt;
fresh dill; and
chives.

After you mix the above ingredients together, the resulting mixture will have a very creamy texture. This is ideal as a ranch dip, but if you are looking for a thinner ranch dressing, try adding a few tablespoons of milk to thin it out a bit.

And there you have it! This only takes about 10-15 minutes total to make, and now you have a delicious, healthy ranch dressing that you can store and use for a couple of days.

What Goes Well With Ranch Dressing?

As I mentioned above, you can use this as a dip or as a dressing. While we enjoy it on our salads, we most often make this when we are getting ready to serve some appetizers with friends and families. Below are some great options of tasty appetizers that go great with this ranch dressing recipe.

I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

What Products Are Used To Make Ranch Dressing from Scratch?

Serving Bowls: I love serving my dips in rustic looking, wooden bowls. I don’t know if it makes them taste better, but it sure seems to! You can get some of my favorites here.

Mixing Bowls: You will need some good mixing bowls to make sure you get a perfect consistency. These ones are a great option, but really any large mixing bowl will work.

Hand Mixer: You can mix the ingredients by hand, but it can be easier with a good hand mixer. This is one of my favorite kitchen tools, and you can get one here.

Homemade Ranch Dressing

This Easy Homemade Ranch Dressing Recipe is made with fresh ingredients and works perfectly as a dip for your favorite appetizers or a salad dressing.

Course Appetizer, Salad

Cuisine American

Keyword homemade ranch dressing, ranch, ranch dressing

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Servings tablespoons

Calories 48kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

¾ cup of whipping cream
Juice from ½ lemon
1 Tbsp of garlic powder
1 Tbsp of onion powder
1 Tbsp of finely chopped fresh dill leaves
1 Tbsp of finely chopped chives
1 Tbsp of mayonnaise
Salt to taste
1-2 Tbsp of milk to thin out if desired.

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the whipping cream and the lemon juice, mixing well and letting rest for 5 minutes.
Add the rest of the ingredients and mix well.
Add milk one tablespoon at a time to reach desired consistency.
Enjoy with your favorite salad or snacks!

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