Cranberry- Caramelized Onion Cheese Spread

By Sarah-Lyn

Ingredients

• 8 oz. package light cream cheese, softened
• 4 oz. package crumbled blue cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup (4 oz.) finely shredded Cheddar, at room temperature
• 2 tsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium sweet onion, sliced and quartered
• 1 tsp granulated sugar
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 Tbs balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped walnutsspread/#ixzz0n9lvH6pI

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from recipegirl.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and blue cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Add cheddar cheese; beat until well-blended. Spread in shallow serving bowl or plate. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors.

2. Meanwhile, caramelize the onions: Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-heat. Add onion; cook and stir 2 to 4 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in 1 tsp. sugar. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until onion is soft and golden, stirring occasionally. Remove onion from skillet; set aside.

3. In same skillet, combine cranberries, remaining sugar and water. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes or until cranberries begin to pop and mixture thickens, stirring occasionally. Stir in vinegar and onions. Cool slightly.

4. To serve: Bring cheese spread to room temperature. Spoon cranberry mixture over cheese spread and sprinkle with walnuts. Serve with assorted crackers.