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Hot Turkey Cranberry Brie Dip baked in a black oval dish with creamy melted cheese, swirls of cranberry sauce, chopped turkey, toasted pecans, and fresh rosemary. Sliced toasted baguette bread sits nearby on a wooden cutting board.

Hot Turkey Cranberry Brie Dip

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Hot Turkey Cranberry Brie Dip is an easy baked holiday appetizer with creamy cheese, savory turkey, and sweet cranberry flavor. Ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

Baking Dish
Medium Mixing Bowl
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife

Ingredients
 

  • 8 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup cooked turkey breast chopped
  • 4 ounces brie cheese rind removed and chopped
  • ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • ½ cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoon sliced green onions
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon chopped pecans optional
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly coat a small baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the softened cream cheese, chopped turkey, half of the Brie, mozzarella, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until combined.
  • Spread the turkey mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  • Spoon the cranberry sauce over the top in small dollops.
  • Gently swirl the cranberry sauce into the cheese mixture without completely blending it.
  • Scatter the remaining Brie over the top.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans and rosemary, if using.
  • Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until the dip is hot and bubbling around the edges.
  • Let the dip rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve warm with whole-grain crackers, toasted baguette slices, pretzel crisps, apple slices, or celery sticks.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Use leftover turkey safely - Refrigerated leftover turkey should be used within 3 to 4 days of its original cooking date. If your turkey is already several days old, plan to serve the dip right away rather than saving more leftovers.
Choose sturdy dippers - This is a thick dip with pieces of turkey, so thin chips may break. Sturdy crackers, toasted baguette slices, and pretzel crisps are better choices.
Keep it warm for serving - The cheese will firm up as the dip cools. If you're serving it at a party, keep it warm in an oven-safe dish using a suitable warming setup.
Prepare ahead - You can assemble the dip up to 24 hours ahead, cover it, and refrigerate it before baking. Keep it chilled until you're ready to cook. It may need a few additional minutes in the oven when baked directly from the refrigerator.

Storing and Reheating

Refrigerator - Store the cooled dip in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days, counting from when the turkey was originally cooked. If you're using leftover turkey that's already a few days old, the storage time will be shorter.
Oven - Place the dip in an oven-safe dish, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and heat at 325°F until thoroughly heated to 165°F. Stir gently before serving.
Microwave - Place an individual portion in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in short intervals, stirring between each interval, until the dip reaches 165°F. Avoid overheating, which can cause the cheese to separate.

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.004gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 296mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 304IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 131mgIron: 0.5mg
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