Creamy, spicy cranberry jalapeño filling wrapped in soft Philly rolls for festive, bite-size appetizers.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cranberry Jalapeño Dip
01 - 1 cup fresh cranberries, finely chopped
02 - 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
03 - 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced
04 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
05 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
06 - 2 tablespoons lime juice
07 - 1/8 teaspoon salt
08 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
→ Rolls
09 - 1 package Hawaiian or Philly-style dinner rolls (12 count)
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
# Method:
01 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine chopped cranberries, diced jalapeño, sliced green onions, cilantro, sugar, lime juice, and salt. Mix thoroughly and set aside to rest for 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
02 - Using a separate bowl, spread softened cream cheese into an even layer.
03 - Drain excess liquid from the cranberry mixture and gently fold into the cream cheese until a cohesive mixture forms.
04 - Slice dinner rolls horizontally, leaving the bottom section as one slab. Arrange the bottom layer in a baking dish.
05 - Evenly distribute the cranberry jalapeño cream cheese across the bottom layer of rolls.
06 - Replace the top halves of the rolls, then brush melted butter over the crowns.
07 - Transfer baking dish to the oven and bake at 350°F for 15 to 20 minutes, until rolls are warmed and tops are lightly golden.
08 - Remove from oven, cool slightly, separate rolls, and serve warm.
