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APPETIZER
DIPS AND SPREADS:
Cranberry- Caramelized Onion
Cheese Spread
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Cranberry- Caramelized Onion
Cheese Spread |
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Perfect for a
dinner party...
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8
ounce |
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package light cream cheese, softened |
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4
ounce |
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package crumbled blue cheese, at room
temperature |
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1
cup |
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(4
ounces) finely shredded Cheddar, at room
temperature |
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2
tsp |
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vegetable oil |
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1
medium |
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sweet onion, sliced and quartered |
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1
tsp |
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granulated sugar |
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1
cup |
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fresh or frozen cranberries |
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¼
cup |
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granulated sugar |
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¼
cup |
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water |
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1
Tbs |
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balsamic vinegar |
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¼
cup |
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coarsely chopped walnuts |
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Combine
cream cheese and blue cheese in a medium mixing
bowl; beat with electric mixer until smooth and
creamy. Add cheddar cheese; beat until
well-blended. Spread in shallow serving bowl.
Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend
flavors. |
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Meanwhile,
heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over
medium-heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 to 4
minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to
medium-low; stir in 1 tsp. sugar. Cook for 10 to
12 minutes or until onion is soft and golden,
stirring occasionally. Remove onion from
skillet; set aside. |
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In same
skillet, combine cranberries, remaining sugar
and water. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes
or until cranberries pop and mixture thickens,
stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar and
onions. Cool slightly. |
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To serve:
Bring cheese spread to room temperature. Spoon
cranberry mixture over cheese spread; sprinkle
with walnuts; sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with
assorted crackers. |
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Servings: 24 |
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Recipe Source |
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Ocean Spray |
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Ratings:
***Hey,
this one's a keeper!- would
make it again. "Big hit at our Happy Hour! Loved the
flavors of the cheeses with the sweet cranberry topping."
-San Diego, CA
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