# Recipes that use up a lot of milk, please? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [December 28, 2014, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371 "2014-12-28T18:36:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 6:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/1 "2014-12-28T18:36:59Z")
I was given an unopened quart of 2% milk. I normally use whole, and even then, not much of it … Does anyone have ideas on how I can use this up as much as possible? I’m already going to the store for cereal. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/2 "2014-12-28T18:52:47Z")
Egg Custard pie. I love them. Would 2% make a good custard? uses 3 cups milk [http://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes/recipe/basic-baked-custard](http://www.incredibleegg.org/recipes/recipe/basic-baked-custard) ---
**Author:** ![Idilia\_Dubb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/c2a13f/32.png) [@Idilia\_Dubb](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Idilia_Dubb)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 7:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/3 "2014-12-28T19:04:00Z")
Dairy Goodness Recipe site: [Our Recipes | Canadian Goodness](http://www.dairygoodness.ca/recipes) We need a cow smilie here. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Girlfriend](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dr.girlfriend/32/193_2.png) [@Dr.Girlfriend](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dr.Girlfriend)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/4 "2014-12-28T19:10:31Z")
I make baked mac and cheese when I need to use up some milk. My recipe is from the back of the macaroni box but this is similar. > **[Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese Recipe](https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/classic-baked-macaroni-cheese)** > > Whisk warm milk into the flour mixture to ensure a lump-free sauce. We also recommend shredding your own cheese for a creamier texture. We tested with Cracker Barrel Extra-Sharp Cheddar. ---
**Author:** ![zombywoof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/9e8a1a/32.png) [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 7:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/5 "2014-12-28T19:22:01Z")
Rice pudding ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/6 "2014-12-28T19:43:31Z")
Ice Cream uses 2 cups milk (recipe calls for 2%) > **[Vanilla Ice Milk Recipe](https://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/vanilla-ice-milk)** > > Learn how to make Vanilla Ice Milk. MyRecipes has 70,000+ tested recipes and videos to help you be a better cook. ---
**Author:** ![Ruken](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f475e1/32.png) [@Ruken](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruken)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/7 "2014-12-28T19:49:45Z")
> [@aceplace57](#): > > Egg Custard pie. I love them. Would 2% make a good custard? Whole will taste better IMO, but it should still be yummy. ---
**Author:** ![zoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zoid/32/336_2.png) [@zoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zoid)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/8 "2014-12-28T19:57:15Z")
You can make a passable Alfredo with just 2%, a light roux, a few grinds of fresh pepper, and good parm. ---
**Author:** ![Sattua](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sattua/32/11906_2.png) [@Sattua](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sattua)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 8:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/9 "2014-12-28T20:07:11Z")
Another vote for baked macaroni and cheese. The Martha Stewart recipe I use takes 5.5 cups, which always bites me in the ass on holidays, when I budget for guest consumption of all the basics like bread, butter, and milk… but forget that a ton of milk will go into the mac and cheese. Which everybody wants. ---
**Author:** ![DonLogan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/51bf81/32.png) [@DonLogan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DonLogan)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/10 "2014-12-28T20:08:51Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > I was given an unopened quart of 2% milk. I normally use whole, and even then, not much of it … Does anyone have ideas on how I can use this up as much as possible? > > I’m already going to the store for cereal. 🙂 Well, as long as you’re willing to go to that much effort, rent a couple dozen cats for the day and they’ll take it off your hands and it’ll be less boring. How much cereal are you figuring on getting, and what kind? ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 9:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/11 "2014-12-28T21:35:18Z")
> [@zombywoof](#): > > Rice pudding I had a feeling someone would suggest that. The thing is: I’ve never had rice pudding. What’s it like? Is it anything remotely close to, say, supermarket tapioca pudding? > [@DonLogan](#): > > Well, as long as you’re willing to go to that much effort, rent a couple dozen cats for the day and they’ll take it off your hands and it’ll be less boring. > > How much cereal are you figuring on getting, and what kind? Obligatory cats + milk = diarrhea warning here. I got a box of strawberry Special K. and already have some old skool corn flakes, for making crusted chicken (tenders\*\* rolled in crushed cornflakes and drizzled with melted butter, bake at 350 till done.) > [@Idilia\_Dubb](#): > > Dairy Goodness Recipe site: [Our Recipes | Canadian Goodness](http://www.dairygoodness.ca/recipes) > > We need a cow smilie here. That’s a good collection, thank you. \*\* original recipe on the box is for skin-on bone-in pieces, but smaller skinless pieces work better. I will admit that I’ve modified the recipe into a _vegetarian_ version. How, you ask? Cornflakes + melted butter for five or ten minutes in the toaster oven; shovel into mouth with spoon. ---
**Author:** ![chiroptera](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/df705f/32.png) [@chiroptera](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chiroptera)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/12 "2014-12-28T21:43:07Z")
[Yoghurt](http://crockpot365.blogspot.com/2008/10/you-can-make-yogurt-in-your-crockpot.html) if you have a crock pot. Rice pudding is awesome! Very creamy and sweet. Along the same lines - bread pudding (which I prefer.) It also uses a lot of milk. ---
**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:** [December 28, 2014, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/13 "2014-12-28T21:44:41Z")
Sausage gravy. ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 10:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/14 "2014-12-28T22:06:45Z")
Clam chowder or oyster stew ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/15 "2014-12-28T22:16:21Z")
I’ll admit, we have a box of [Nestle Nesquik Strawberry](http://www.walmart.com/ip/Nestle-Nesquik-Strawberry-Flavor-Flavored-Milk-Additive-21.8-oz/14712101)in the cupboard. I grew up adding it to milk. I drink a glass every now and then. Its a good way to use up milk. It’s supposed to get cold here in a few days. Time for hot chocolate made with milk, Hershey’s Cocoa powder and sugar. ---
**Author:** ![TruCelt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trucelt/32/523_2.png) [@TruCelt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TruCelt)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 10:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/16 "2014-12-28T22:19:05Z")
I keep meaning to try[this.](http://www.thekitchn.com/jamie-oliver-chicken-in-milk-best-chicken-recipe-all-time-80388) Those who have tell me it is divine. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 10:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/17 "2014-12-28T22:30:08Z")
Oh, that DOES look good, TrueCelt. Thanks! I do have a crockpot, and in fact just picked up a couple tubs of yogurt today, so I might give that one a try. I dislike the sausage in sausage gravy but I love love LOVE cream gravy. Is there a chance in hell it would come out OK using 2% milk? If so, tips and recipes would be appreciated. I can make a roux- and broth-based chicken gravy that briefly made me reconsider my disbelief in God but haven’t learned how to make cream gravies yet. Anyone have a favorite rice pudding recipe? Could I add cocoa powder or something like that to it? ---
**Author:** ![Eva\_Luna](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/e495f1/32.png) [@Eva\_Luna](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Eva_Luna)\ **Post date:** [December 28, 2014, 11:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/18 "2014-12-28T23:27:06Z")
Any kind of veggie gratin - whole milk is better, but 2% also works fine. I’ve been liking [this one](http://smittenkitchen.com/blog/2014/10/cauliflower-cheese/) recently, with more mustard than called for. ---
**Author:** ![zombywoof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/9e8a1a/32.png) [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2014, 4:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/19 "2014-12-29T04:22:13Z")
> [@purplehorseshoe](#): > > Anyone have a favorite rice pudding recipe? Could I add cocoa powder or something like that to it? You might try [this one](http://markbittman.com/how-to-cook-everything-the-basics-rice-puddin/). I wouldn’t add cocoa powder - if you’ve never had it before just try it as-is - maybe stir in some raisins if you like them, and/or sprinkle it with some nutmeg or cinnamon before serving. ---
**Author:** ![purplehorseshoe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/purplehorseshoe/32/2996_2.png) [@purplehorseshoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/purplehorseshoe)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2014, 4:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371/20 "2014-12-29T04:43:43Z")
For the “any rice” in the Bittman recipe: is that uncooked? Like, you pour dry uncooked rice into the milk, then bake in oven etc.? Thanks, BTW. Bittman has never been wrong IME so far. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-use-up-a-lot-of-milk-please/708371.md?page=2)