Best White Cheddar Cheese Dip With Apricot Preserves Recipes

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APRICOT-CHIPOTLE-CREAM CHEESE STAR



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Dress up cream cheese with chipotle chiles and apricot preserves in an impressive appetizer that goes from start to finish in just 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Snack

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 oz cream cheese (from two 8-oz packages), softened
1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup apricot preserves
2 teaspoons finely chopped gingerroot
2 teaspoons chopped chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (from 7-oz can)
48 crackers

Steps:

  • In food processor, place cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion powder and mustard. Cover; process, scraping side of bowl if necessary, until well mixed. Add pecans. Cover; process with on-and-off pulses 2 or 3 times until mixed.
  • Using parchment paper, cut out a star shape 7 inches in diameter. Spoon the cheese spread evenly onto the shape, using a table knife to shape the star. Turn onto a serving plate; remove the parchment paper.
  • In small bowl, mix preserves, gingerroot and chiles. Spoon over cheese star. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 0 g

SILKY APRICOT CHEESE DIP



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Make and share this Silky Apricot Cheese Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by kimbearly

Categories     Cheese

Yield 3 cups of dip, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup apricot preserves
1 cup cream cheese, Softened
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup almonds, Blanched, Slivered
2 tablespoons brandy

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix the apricot preserves and brandy together, then set aside.
  • Beat the cream cheese to a creamy consistency and blend in the sour cream and almond extract, blending until very smooth.
  • Add the apricot-brandy mixture and blend well.
  • Fold in the almonds.
  • Cover and chill.
  • SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Vanilla Wafers, Pound Cake Cubes, Muenster Or Monterey Jack Cheese Cubes Or Sticks, Chocolate Chunks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.8, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 13.7, Cholesterol 59.4, Sodium 170.4, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.2, Protein 5.7

WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE DIP



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Make and share this White Cheddar Cheese Dip recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Kevin McGinley

Categories     Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 1 bread bowl

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups shredded white cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 loaf unsliced pumpernickel bread
paprika
red apple, sliced
green apple, sliced

Steps:

  • In 8-cup measure, combine cheese, flour, dry mustard and onion powder.
  • Toss to coat.
  • Stir in half-and-half and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Microwave at%50 (Medium) for 5 to 7 minutes, or until mixture can be stirred smooth, stirring twice with whisk.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut to 1 to 1 1/2-inch slice from top of bread.
  • Cut around inside of loaf, leaving 1/2 inch of bread around outside.
  • Remove center, leaving at least 1 inch of bread on bottom.
  • Cut center and top into pieces for dipping.
  • Spoon warm cheese mixture into bread shell.
  • Sprinkle with paprika.
  • Serve with bread cubes and apples slices for dippers.

CRANBERRY DIP



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The color of this dip is very festive and would make a nice addition to any snack or appetizer table at your next holiday party.

Provided by ELIZRA

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (12 ounce) package fresh cranberries
1 cup white sugar
1 cup apricot jam
1 cup chopped pecans
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine cranberries with sugar in a 2 quart baking dish with a lid, stirring well to coat all the berries. Bake in the preheated oven, covered, for about 30 minutes, until the cranberries pop and release their liquid.
  • Remove from oven and stir in the apricot jam and pecans. Refrigerate overnight to blend the flavors. To serve, allow the cream cheese to come to room temperature, and pour dip over the block of cream cheese on a serving dish. Serve with buttery round crackers or small pretzels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 7.7 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 24.9 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

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