# Bring Me Your Cream Cheese **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 2, 2009, 2:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957 "2009-03-02T02:22:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 5:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/21 "2009-03-02T17:51:16Z")
Elegant Chicken Pockets 1 box puff pastry (not Phyllo) 4 chicken breasts 3 ounces cream cheese 3-4 TBSP pesto Partially defrost puff pastry. While puff pastry is defrosting, mix together cream cheese and pesto. Set aside. Cut chicken breasts into strips. Spread out 1 sheet of puff pastry and cut in half. Place 1/4 of pesto mixture and 1/4 chicken on each half. Fold up and seal with water, making little packets. Repeat with remaining puff pastry, chicken, and pesto mixture. Place packets in freezer bag and freeze flat. When you’re ready to eat, partially thaw packets in fridge for a few hours (or in micro). Place on greased cookie sheet and brush with milk or egg (optional). Bake at 400 until puff pastry is golden brown. Serve with a salad. ---
**Author:** ![HolyFreakingMoly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7ba0ec/32.png) [@HolyFreakingMoly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HolyFreakingMoly)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 6:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/22 "2009-03-02T18:27:29Z")
it can be used in place of sour cream in recipes where it will melt… Stroganoff, etc. I love omelets with creamED cheese and chives or scallions. I use it in celery, on bagels and wwwrecipzaar will give you recipes if you just type “cream cheese” in the search bar. I’ve also made a delicious bolognese sauce for pasta that used creamed cheese, it’s probably on recipezaar. ---
**Author:** ![HolyFreakingMoly](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/7ba0ec/32.png) [@HolyFreakingMoly](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/HolyFreakingMoly)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 6:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/23 "2009-03-02T18:28:31Z")
Oh, and lots of dips… with crab meat and sour cream, I used to make a dip with cut up ham, scallions, garlic, cream cheese and sour cream, really good. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/24 "2009-03-02T21:40:46Z")
My favorite sandwich: cream cheese, smoked salmon, bacon, red onion, dill on a toasted poppyseed bagel. ---
**Author:** ![Typo\_Negative](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/typo_negative/32/484_2.png) [@Typo\_Negative](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Typo_Negative)\ **Post date:** [March 2, 2009, 10:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/25 "2009-03-02T22:27:51Z")
For a quick delicious treat, get a jar of sun dried tomatoes from Costco. Put creamed cheese on a ritz cracker with a sun dried tomato. Eat. Repeat as often as is appropriate. ---
**Author:** ![Cyberhwk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/7993a0/32.png) [@Cyberhwk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cyberhwk)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/26 "2009-03-03T00:14:16Z")
8 oz. package cream cheese + One Can Chili no beans = Quick and easy dip. Great for gameday or if you’re too drunk to drive or use the stove. ---
**Author:** ![Icarus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/icarus/32/72_2.png) [@Icarus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Icarus)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 12:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/27 "2009-03-03T00:48:57Z")
Simplest dip/spread in the world \*Take brick of cream cheese - place on tray/plate \*Pour BBQ sauce over top Dig in! ---
**Author:** ![bobkitty](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c67d28/32.png) [@bobkitty](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bobkitty)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 1:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/28 "2009-03-03T01:07:41Z")
> [@Icarus](#): > > Simplest dip/spread in the world > > \*Take brick of cream cheese - place on tray/plate > \*Pour BBQ sauce over top > > Dig in! Correction: pour salsa over top. If I’m not paying attention (ie, it’s a party-type environment and I’m chatting with a bunch of people), I can go through an entire block. ---
**Author:** ![Rodgers01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b19c9b/32.png) [@Rodgers01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rodgers01)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/29 "2009-03-03T14:06:04Z")
Wow, I’m going to have to bookmark this thread – cream cheese really is a magic food! Here’s my favorite dip: 1. Spread one block of softened cream cheese in the bottom of a shallow serving dish 2. Top with one bag of thawed baby salad shrimp (NOTE: if you thaw the shrimp by rinsing in a colander, make sure to dry them thoroughly with paper towels before adding to this dip!!! If you don’t, the dip becomes a soupy mess!) 3. Cover with one bottle (actually, about 2/3 of a bottle) of cocktail sauce. 4. Serve with Wheat Thins. Delicious! ---
**Author:** ![Jodi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/7feea3/32.png) [@Jodi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jodi)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 2:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/30 "2009-03-03T14:27:14Z")
The sandwich I’ve been eating lately: A good roll, like a small sub roll or an onion roll (Not bread, IOW) sliced grilled chicken sauteed peppers and onions jarred pesto cream cheese Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Halve the roll and toast both pieces on the stove top or under the broiler. Spread a thin layer of pesto on one side and a pretty thick layer of cream cheese on the other. Layer on the chicken and peppers/onions, and put the lid on the sandwich. Wrap in foil and heat in the over for 10 to 15 minutes, until the filling is heated through and the cream cheese is melty but not melted. Consume with a cold beer. ---
**Author:** ![gigi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a587f6/32.png) [@gigi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gigi)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/31 "2009-03-03T14:50:32Z")
> [@HolyFreakingMoly](#): > > Oh, and lots of dips… with crab meat and sour cream, I used to make a dip with cut up ham, scallions, garlic, cream cheese and sour cream, really good. Unbelieveable dip: 8 oz cream cheese 1/2 cup mayo 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1/2 cup green olives, chopped fine 2 T olive juice Mix and let sit overnight. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 4:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/32 "2009-03-03T16:28:10Z")
> [@Rodgers01](#): > > Wow, I’m going to have to bookmark this thread – cream cheese really is a magic food! > > Here’s my favorite dip: > > 1. Spread one block of softened cream cheese in the bottom of a shallow serving dish > > 2. Top with one bag of thawed baby salad shrimp (NOTE: if you thaw the shrimp by rinsing in a colander, make sure to dry them thoroughly with paper towels before adding to this dip!!! If you don’t, the dip becomes a soupy mess!) > > 3. Cover with one bottle (actually, about 2/3 of a bottle) of cocktail sauce. > > 4. Serve with Wheat Thins. > > Delicious! This is dinner tonight. DAYUM this sounds good!!! ---
**Author:** ![Rebo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rebo/32/13005_2.png) [@Rebo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rebo)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 5:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/33 "2009-03-03T17:01:51Z")
Lemon Cream Cheese Pie 1 graham cracker pie crust 1 10oz jar Dickenson’s Lemon Curd (in the baking aisle) 2 8oz pkgs cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 tbs lemon zest (you can leave this out, I’ve made it both ways) Beat all ingredients on medium speed until creamy. Pour into pie crust. Lick the spoon. Chill the pie about 2 hours. Garnish with whipped cream. ---
**Author:** ![Emily\_Litella](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/emily_litella/32/3370_2.png) [@Emily\_Litella](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emily_Litella)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 6:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/34 "2009-03-03T18:48:02Z")
Everything in this thread sounds wonderful! Here’s one of my favorites: [Spinach and artichoke dip](http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Hot-Artichoke-and-Spinach-Dip-II/Detail.aspx) I don’t really like spinach or artichokes all that much, but combined with the yummy cheeses it’s really delicious. ---
**Author:** ![Canadiangirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Canadiangirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Canadiangirl)\ **Post date:** [March 3, 2009, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/35 "2009-03-03T19:50:20Z")
Here we go…mix a brick of cream cheese in with some icing sugar (not too sweet, just til it tastes like enough). Spread in the bottom of a casserole dish. Then top with store bought caramel dip(spread the same way), then top that with crushed SKOR bars. Cut an apple into small wedges then dip them in the above. MMMMMmmmmmm ---
**Author:** ![Gwyen](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/858c86/32.png) [@Gwyen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gwyen)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2009, 2:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/36 "2009-03-04T14:30:02Z")
We had the stroganoff last night, fantastic! I am trying some of the dips tonight with some homemade hot wings and potato skins. (Healthy, I know, right :p) Unfortunately, my So and I both are allergic to shellfish, so the shrimp is out. But I passed those ideas along to my shrimp loving friend. Thanks so much for the replies! ---
**Author:** ![Darryl\_Lict](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7cd45c/32.png) [@Darryl\_Lict](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Darryl_Lict)\ **Post date:** [March 4, 2009, 2:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/37 "2009-03-04T14:50:07Z")
OK, I have no idea what the true recipe is, but the fundamentals seem accurate. I was out in Minnesota, and my friend’s wife made mashed cauliflower. She said the ingredients were mostly cauliflower and cream cheese. My god, it was delicious, and did not even seem all that heart attack inducing. Here’s a [cooks.com](http://cooks.com) [recipe](http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,1659,143186-244199,00.html) that seems close: > [@](#): > > CREAMY CAULIFLOWER MASHED POTATOES > > 1 bag frozen cauliflower florets > 4-6 oz of cream cheese (to taste) > 1/4 cup heavy cream > 2-4 oz of butter, softened (to taste) > garlic salt, ranch dressing powder, pepper, vege-sal, cheddar cheese, parmesan, etc > > Microwave cauliflower in microwave safe container and cover with plastic wrap to keep the steam in (follow instructions on bag for the most part). > > Cook until cauliflower is very well done (soft!) approx. 8-10 minutes). Drain. > > When cauliflower is cool enough for you to handle, squeeze as much water out of it as possible. (You can drain it right in the plastic wrapper it comes in by poking holes in the bottom). > > Next, put the cauliflower into a food processor (s-blade) and whir on high for a few minutes. Add the cream cheese, and butter. Mix well; the whole point of this process is to make the cauliflower creamy and smooth. > > Check the consistency. If it is too thick for you, add a tiny bit of cream, mix, and check again. Too much liquid and you will end up with soup (hence the draining!) > > Ok, now the fun part. Add seasoning to taste. A few shakes of Ranch dressing powder can really spice it up. Or add garlic, salt and pepper, cheddar cheese, or a dash of chili powder. Serve hot/warm… you may need to heat it quickly in the microwave before serving, but usually it’s good to go to the table. ---
**Author:** ![Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Hazle\_Weatherfield](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hazle_Weatherfield)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2009, 5:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/38 "2009-03-05T05:29:07Z")
[http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=474009&highlight=cream+cheese](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=474009&highlight=cream+cheese) ---
**Author:** ![Snowboarder\_Bo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowboarder_bo/32/229_2.png) [@Snowboarder\_Bo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snowboarder_Bo)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2009, 6:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/39 "2009-03-05T06:10:48Z")
Take 1 pound of cream cheese or neufchatel, chop as many jalapenos as you can find into small, tiny pieces. Grate some sharp cheddar or Irish cheese. Blend the shit out of them with a fork. Toast a rock salt bagel, then dip pieces of it in the cream cheese and munch away happily, washing it all down with ice cold milk while reading the Sunday comics. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![maggenpye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/ecc23a/32.png) [@maggenpye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maggenpye)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2009, 9:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957/40 "2009-03-05T09:51:28Z")
Cream cheese and chutney - any kind of chutney, plum, green tomato, feijoa, chowchow. Any kind of chutney. Put a thick layer of cream cheese on crackers, top with chutney. Put a thick layer of cream cheese your favorite bread, top with chutney Put a thick layer of cream cheese on bottom slice of bread, thin layer of chutney, add top slice of bread, butter the outside and \*fry \*that sucker till golden brown on both sides. Also works with blue cheese and jam. Now I’m hungry. I have cream cheese and chutney! Woohoo! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bring-me-your-cream-cheese/487957.md?page=3)