ZIPPY CRANBERRY APPETIZER

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Tart cranberry flavor blends nicely with mustard and horseradish in this out-of-the-ordinary cracker spread. It's quick to fix, too. -Marie Hattrup, Sparks, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
1 to 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring sugars and water to a boil over medium heat. Stir in cranberries; return to a boil. Cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cool. , Stir in horseradish and mustard. Transfer to a large bowl; refrigerate until chilled. Just before serving, spread cream cheese over crackers; top with cranberry mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.