What Can I Make with Cream Cheese?
Other than spreading it on bagels, what do you make with cream cheese?
I’ve got a few ideas, but I’ll post them in the comments this time. 
Nicole
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August 31st, 2006 at 11:19 am
Super Creamy Cupcakes
1 package cream cheese (softened)
1/2 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 cup mini chocolate chips
1 package chocolate cake mix
Preheat oven to 350F. Line cupcake pan with cupcake papers. Prepare chocolate cake mix according to package instructions and set aside. In a separate bowl mix together sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Beat in egg and mix well. Gently fold in the chocolate chips. Fill cupcake cases 1/2 full of chocolate cake batter. Then add 1 full teaspoon of cream cheese mixture to center. Top with more chocolate cake batter. Cupcake cups should be 3/4 full. Bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until tops spring back when lightly touched in center. Cool 1 minute before removing from pan to cool completely.
September 1st, 2006 at 1:59 pm
Broccoli, chicken and rice casserole. Cook the rice, chicken and broccoli first separately then add them all together with the cream cheese. Yummy!
September 2nd, 2006 at 11:17 am
Use it as a spread on toasted bread instead of mayo. Put it on toast instead of butter, add jam. Yum.
September 11th, 2006 at 8:48 pm
Add it to mashed potatoes.
September 13th, 2006 at 5:22 pm
mix one tub of whipped cream cheese with one jar of marshmallow fluff, and use it as a dip for fruit. especially yummy with green granny smith apples!!
September 18th, 2006 at 5:37 am
You can make a delicious cheese cake, with cream cheese as the base.
September 24th, 2006 at 8:23 am
I’ve made a seasoned cream cheese that is great with crackers and sliced veggies as an appetizer.
I take one tub of whipped cream cheese and add 1/4 teaspoon of minced garlic (either fresh or from a jar), 1/4 teaspoon of Italian seasoning (you can also select individual spices like oregano, basil, etc) a dash of fresh ground pepper and a pinch of salt.
Mix it so everything is evenly distributed through the cream cheese and scoop into either a nice custard dish surrounded with sliced veggies like carrots and celery or crackers. The whipped variety is the best because it is light and fluffy and easier to dip things into, but if you mixed the regular cream cheese enough you could use that as well.
All of the amounts above are to taste…so if you love garlic, add more! I also usually add a dash of crushed red pepper for a little more of a kick.
September 29th, 2006 at 4:27 pm
Make a cream cheese and jelly sandwich on a toasted bagel! Yummy!
October 20th, 2006 at 3:03 am
I make crab puffs. 8oz of cream cheese soft 8oz of sour cream chives(or green onion) and crab meat stuffed in a wrap and fried in hot veg oil. mmm
November 12th, 2006 at 9:29 am
The absolute best imitation cheese cake ever!
Pink Lemonade Pie
1 (8,9″) baked pastry shell
1, 8oz pkg cream cheese, softened
1, 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
1, 6 oz can frozned pink lemonade concentrate, thawed
Few drops of red food coloring
1, 4oz container frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
1/2 cup pink tinted coconut
In large bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweeten condensed milk. Then add lemonade concentrate and food coloring. Fold in whipped topping. Pour into prepared pie shell. Chill at least 4 hours or over night. Garnish with coconut to serve.
December 23rd, 2006 at 1:53 pm
Never heard of this till we moved to Texas. My first ‘daughter n law’ made it at Christmas as a hot dish. I thought it was a czheck dish till my second ‘daughter n law’ made it as a cold dish.
Mix a Large package of cream cheese with a package of frozen corn. Heat in microwave and mix until creamy and smooth. Can be eaten cold or heated. Salt and pepper to taste. I just love it.
February 2nd, 2007 at 5:28 pm
My mom used to make a salmon dip all the time and the main ingredient was cream cheese. You mix 1 8oz pkg cream cheese 1 can of salmon and 1 onion and you eat it with ritz crackers and its delicious !!!
April 4th, 2007 at 10:11 am
Cream cheese is a form of fresh, un-aged cheese that is made from the milk of a cow. This particular cheese was created in the United States in the late 1800’s and is extremely popular today, adding texture, delicious taste and richness to all kinds of recipes. There are all kinds of ways to use this scrumptious cheese; here are some of the most popular.
Bread Topping
Obviously, cream cheese is known as being one of the best spreads to put on a bagel, toast, roll, crackers ,etc. Cream cheese is the perfect texture and is usually nice and thick, making any bread extremely delicious.
Cheesecake
If you crave cheesecake, it is probably due to it’s main ingredient; cream cheese. Cream cheese is known for being extremely thick and rich and provides a wonderful taste to this favorite ending to any meal.
Cream Cheese Dips
If you are striving to create a crowd pleasing holiday appetizer or party dip, don’t leave out the cream cheese. Cream cheese is very appealing and goes extremely well with crackers, vegetables, and practically anything else you can bring to mind. It can be added to other ingredients to make a simple fruit dip. Cream cheese also makes a great topping for fruit pizzas.
Cheeseballs
A staple for many get togethers when are parents were young, the cheeseball is actually time less. It is great for any occasion. And it is so simple to put together. Just take softened cream cheese and mix in a cheese of your choice such as cheddar or swiss cheese, form into a ball, then roll in finely chopped nuts. Chill for several hours and serve with chips or crackers.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream Cheese is a perfect addition to icing, instead of going with sweet, go with the luxurious taste and texture of cream cheese.
Pastries
Cream cheese is a favorite filling in many types of pastries including strudels and is mixed into a variety of pastry crusts.
Hot Cheese Melts
Cream cheese is also a wonderful accompaniment to crab melts and other hot cheese fondues. You can add it to many great ingredients such as salsa, cheese, chili, and more
If you like the taste of cream cheese, but seek to lower your fat calories, you should know that there are several lowered fat cream cheeses available and even a few non- fat cream cheese at your grocery store. Also, if you like the taste of cream cheese, you may want to try the French version of cream cheese- Neufchatel. This cheese is very similar to cream cheese, but it has ripened and is often not as thick due to no emulsifiers added.
October 3rd, 2007 at 7:42 pm
i make spinach and artichoke dip it’s quick and easy… thaw and drain frozen block spinach, drain jar of marinated artichokes mix into softened cream cheese with some parmesan and shredded mozzerella cheeses add salt and pepper to taste along with a hint of garlic and onion powders… who says you gotta eat out to have great spindip???
March 29th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
I pour salsa over it and eat it with tortilla chips. yummy!