1 (8-ounce) package cream
cheese, softened
1 (4-ounce) package crumbled blue cheese, room temperature
1 cup (4-ounces) finely shredded Cheddar, room temperature
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 medium sweet onion, sliced and quartered
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 cup Ocean Spray® Fresh or Frozen Cranberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
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.
Meanwhile, heat oil in
a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook
and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low;
stir in 1 teaspoon sugar. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until
onion is soft and golden, stirring occasionally. Remove onion
from skillet; set aside,
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.
To serve, bring cheese
spread to room temperature. Spoon cranberry mixture over cheese
spread; sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with assorted crackers.
Makes 24 servings.
Recipe and photograph provided
courtesy of Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc.
