Cream cheese is one of those things that most people enjoy but maybe they are not jumping at the recipes where they are a main ingredient. I want to be clear that when I say “a block of cream cheese” – I mean the denser version of cream cheese that usually comes wrapped in foil and in a small box. It also has a slightly higher fat content and no real air content. You cannot use it interchangeably with a whipped cream cheese product. There are really lots of options that go far beyond smearing it on a bagel, it make for great sides, snacks, desserts and main dishes. In an effort to help you try lots of different recipes, I have put together a collection of 10 Recipes Using a Block of Cream Cheese for you to check out.
A few key kitchen tools you may want to have to hand when it comes to making these Cream Cheese recipes.
- Sandwich Spreader – This stainless steel sandwich spreader is a must-have for quick and even spreads. Perfect for evenly spreading the cream cheese for these recipes!
- Non-stick Baking Set – These bakeware sets are perfect for all my baking needs! You will need a varierty of baking dishes for the recipes in this collections
- 6 Quart Slow Cooker – This slow cooker is great for big family meals or when you want to set it and forget it. And a few of these recipes needc the use of a slow cooker.
And without further adieu – here are My Favorite Recipes using Spaghetti Noodles Recipes from the blog!
Creamy Spaghetti – Do you ever have those days when you think “I have to make dinner, again?” – that’s when I turn to One Pot Meals. Minimal effort, and minimal clean up afterwards. Sometimes, I just open up my fridge and see what I think I can put together. A sort of self-imposed Chopped Challenge! This go around I had somehow managed to have an abundance of cream cheese in my fridge because they had got stashed in the door. So I put on my thinking cap and came up with this Creamy Spaghetti.
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Cake – Looking for an autumnal pumpkin based dessert that is NOT pie? Then you came to the right recipe blog. This moist cake is so delectable you are going to crave it all year around and not just during the holidays season. Pumpkin & Cream Cheese Swirl Cake is so easy to make you can make it in advance, or last minute for your potlucks and family get together.
Mississippi Pork Sandwiches – Typically, when you think of pulled pork sandwiches you go straight for bbq pulled pork. But does that always have to be the case? I am saying a resounding NOPE! I have been seeing lots of recipes for a Mississippi Pot Roast made in the slow cooker, and decided to put my own spin on it. Mississippi Pork Sandwiches have a lot of same flavors without the beef and without the packets!.
Chile Relleno Soup – Creamy, cheesy soup always warms the heart and the belly. This slow cooker soup is a play on the classic Mexican dish – Chile Relleno, which is a roasted green pepper (usually a poblano) stuffed with chopped meat and lots of cheese, then battered and fried. Chile Relleno Soup is a perfect fall soup loaded down with cheese, chicken and peppers. The cream cheese gives you that extra creamy texture you crave.
Bagel Breakfast Slider – Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – these Bagel Breakfast Sliders are the recipe you need in your life. The simplicity of these delicious – and filling – sliders is what makes it the perfect dish for any meal of the day, any day of the week. By combining some simple ingredients, you can create a beautiful slider that everyone is going to be falling head over heels for.
Crispy Fried Wontons -If you are making your own Chinese Takeout at home, then you definitely need some simple fried rice, easy chow mein, and maybe some Sweet & Sour Chicken. Bit you don’t want to forget the appetizers like these Crispy Fried Wontons. I know, I know, most think of a spring roll or egg rolls – but these super easy fried wontons are going to make the whole family so happy.
Jalapeno Popper Pizza – You all know how much we love pizza in this house. If you can put it on a crust and eat it with your hands – the kids are ecstatic for dinner time. This time around I wanted to turn the classic pub grub – Jalapeno Popper – into a whole meal! So I decided to make this Jalapeno Popper Pizza and it was true success! The smokiness from the bacon, creaminess from the cream cheese and kick from the jalapeno was exactly what I had hoped for.
Bagel Pull-Apart Bread – Some of my favorite baked goods are loaded down with everything seasoning, and this recipe for Bagel Pull Apart Bread may have just made its way to the top of the list. Delightfully semi-homemade bites of cream cheese stuffed bread bites that have been rolled in all the components of everything seasoning are going to make your tummy happy!
Creamiest Creamed Corn – I always like to say that side dishes need a spotlight sometimes too. We almost always make them, but they can often seem like an afterthought. But if you think of a meal, in terms of a cohesive creation, your side dish can be just as important as your main dish. And this recipe for the Creamiest Creamed Corn, can fit that bill for sure. The combination of heavy cream and cream cheese truly create a the most velvety creamed corn I have ever had..
Three Cheese Steak Quesadilla– Quesadillas are so great for a weeknight meal – or a lunch. They do not have to be entirely Mexican flavored either. I like to do a cheese (or multiple cheeses), a protein and a veggie or two all in a flour tortilla. But you can also go vegetarian and omit the meat. Either way this Triple Cheese Steak Quesadilla is going to be a win all the way around.
Hope you enjoyed my selections of Cream Cheese Recipes – do you have a favorite? Which one will you be trying first?
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These look great! I’m definitely going to have to try the soup.