Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:25 minsServings:8

Active Time:20 mins

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:8

Servings:

8

the ingredients to make the Whipped Feta with Cranberries & Walnuts

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients4ouncescrustywhole-wheat baguette, thinly sliced on the bias2tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted1(6-ounce)packagefeta cheesein brine, drained and crumbled (1½ cups)1/3cupreduced-fat cream cheese1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil1largeclove garlic1/4cupcanned whole-berry cranberry sauce2teaspoonscoldwater1/4cupchopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)1tablespoonhoney1teaspoonfresh rosemaryleavesFlaky sea salt(optional)Freshlyground black pepper(optional)

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Ingredients

4ouncescrustywhole-wheat baguette, thinly sliced on the bias

2tablespoonsunsalted butter, melted

1(6-ounce)packagefeta cheesein brine, drained and crumbled (1½ cups)

1/3cupreduced-fat cream cheese

1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil

1largeclove garlic

1/4cupcanned whole-berry cranberry sauce

2teaspoonscoldwater

1/4cupchopped walnuts, toasted (see Tip)

1tablespoonhoney

1teaspoonfresh rosemaryleaves

Flaky sea salt(optional)

Freshlyground black pepper(optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Brush both sides of baguette slices with melted butter; place in a single layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy, 10 to 12 minutes.

a baking sheet of the baguette slices crispy from the oven

Meanwhile, add feta, cream cheese, oil and garlic to a food processor; process until a smooth whipped dip forms, 2 to 4 minutes, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. Transfer to a serving bowl.

a food processor with the feta, cream cheese, oil and garlic blended smoothly

Whisk cranberry sauce and water together in a small bowl until smooth; spoon over the feta. Sprinkle with walnuts, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with rosemary. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve with the crostini.

a recipe photo of the Whipped Feta with Cranberries & Walnuts

To make aheadMake crostini (Step 1) and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate dip (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, let the dip come to room temperature, then whisk it until smooth (or pulse it a few times in the food processor). Proceed with Step 3.

To make ahead

Make crostini (Step 1) and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Refrigerate dip (Step 2) in an airtight container for up to 2 days. When ready to serve, let the dip come to room temperature, then whisk it until smooth (or pulse it a few times in the food processor). Proceed with Step 3.

TipFor the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

Tip

For the best flavor, toast nuts before using in a recipe. To toast chopped nuts, place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 4 minutes.

Nutrition InformationServing Size: about 3 Tbsp. dip & 3 crostiniCalories 194, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 26mg, Carbohydrates 14g, Total Sugars 7g, Added Sugars 2g, Protein 6g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 303mg, Potassium 20mg

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 3 Tbsp. dip & 3 crostiniCalories 194, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 26mg, Carbohydrates 14g, Total Sugars 7g, Added Sugars 2g, Protein 6g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 303mg, Potassium 20mg

Serving Size: about 3 Tbsp. dip & 3 crostini

Calories 194, Fat 12g, Saturated Fat 6g, Cholesterol 26mg, Carbohydrates 14g, Total Sugars 7g, Added Sugars 2g, Protein 6g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 303mg, Potassium 20mg

EatingWell.com, December 2023

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