Baked Blue Cheese & Cheddar Cranberry Dip

By: Maytag Dairy Farms | November 2, 2026

Served fresh from the oven, this warm, creamy baked dip is made to be shared.

Cheese Spread Ingredients

• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 7 oz. Maytag Blue Cheese Spread
• 2 cups Maytag 1-Year Aged Cheddar, shredded
• 2 tsp fresh rosemary
• 2/3 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles, for garnish

Compote Ingredients

• 12 oz. bag fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/3 cup Maytag Farms Honey
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tsp orange zest

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375° F, then grease a ceramic baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. To create the compote, add cranberries, Maytag Farms Honey, water, and orange zest to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring until the mixture thickens. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly. 
3. In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Maytag Blue Cheese Spread, shredded 1-Year Aged Cheddar, and rosemary until smooth. Gently fold in cranberries.
4. Spread cheese mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the cranberry compote. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly. 
5. Remove from the oven and finish with a sprinkle of Maytag Blue Cheese Crumbles and rosemary.