CRANBERRY SALSA WITH CREAM CHEESE

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Here's a busy host's dream! Stir together the zippy, Christmasy red salsa ahead of time, then just spoon it over a block of cream cheese when guests arrive. -Linda Mattfield, Eugene, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups salsa (2 cups cream cheese).

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1/2 cup sugar
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Place cranberries in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a small bowl; stir in sugar, green onions, cilantro, jalapeno, ginger and lemon juice. Refrigerate, covered, at least 4 hours or overnight., Place cream cheese on a serving platter; top with cranberry mixture. Serve with crackers.

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