This post is sponsored by Cabot. All comments and opinions are my own.

Elevating your holiday entertaining doesn’t have to mean spending all your time in the kitchen. In fact, the most successful hosts know that the best gatherings rely on simple ingredients that deliver huge flavor and sophisticated ease. This year, ditch the complicated and frilly apps and anchor your party prep around the rich, award-winning taste of Cabot Cheese.

Think of Cabot Cheese as your holiday kitchen MVP. Having a variety of their award-winning cheeses on hand ensures you’re ready for any situation that arises.

For Everyday Meals: A simple grilled cheese made with Cabot Extra Sharp Cheddar can be a lifesaver on a chaotic Tuesday night. Or, quickly shred some for a creamy, comforting mac and cheese that warms everyone up after a chilly day of errands.

For Festive Favorites: Need to elevate your classic holiday side dishes? Stir a generous handful of their Vermont Sharp Cheddar into your mashed potatoes or use it to top your green bean casserole for an unforgettable savory richness.

Holiday Entertaining Staple: A simple cheese board is the epitome of effortless elegance. Pair slices of Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar with some grapes, nuts, and a touch of honey, and you instantly have an impressive, zero-prep appetizer for your holiday guests.

And while a cheese board is classic, every host needs a signature dish that wows guests without keeping you stuck in the kitchen. I have the perfect option for your holiday menu… a dip so satisfying, it’s an entire meal transformed into a party snack.

I’m talking about Cheeseburger Dip.

This recipe is quick, easy, and universally loved. It delivers all the savory satisfaction of a classic cheeseburger—the seasoned beef, the creamy cheese, the subtle tang—in a warm, scoopable format that’s perfect for every gathering, from game days to New Year’s Eve.

Serve it with tortilla chips, sturdy crackers, toasted baguette slices, or even crisp vegetable sticks! Just grab some Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese and a few additional ingredients and serve up a dish that is sure to please all your holiday guests and leave you free to enjoy the party.

With Cabot, your secret ingredient is always award-winning flavor, making sophisticated, stress-free entertaining the simplest item on your to-do list.

Michelle

Cheeseburger Dip

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Prep Time 12 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12

Course: Appetizer

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar, shredded & divided
• 1/3 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp dill pickle relish
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and Pepper To taste
• Pickle chips, diced tomatoes, chopped onion and cooked & crumbled bacon for topping, if desired

Method

 

1. Brown the ground beef and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Drain any excess grease.
2. Stir in the softened cream cheese, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and pickle relish.
3. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and place under the broiler to melt the cheese.
6. Add any additional toppings (pickle chips, diced tomatoes, chopped bacon, and diced red onion).
7. Serve with chips, crackers or sliced baguette.

This holiday season, keep your entertaining light, your weeknight dinners manageable, and your cheese drawer full! By stocking up on quality ingredients like Cabot Cheese, you can actually spend less time stressing and more time enjoying the magic of the season.