# Recipes that will use up all this cream cheese. **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [March 22, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001 "2018-03-22T01:46:17Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [March 22, 2018, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/1 "2018-03-22T01:46:17Z")
Roomie was making a recipe that required a lot of cream cheese. All of us bought some, and none of us took it off the grocery list. One even bought a Costco-sized brick of it. I’ve got a metric ton of cream cheese to use up here. What recipes would you suggest? ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 1:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/2 "2018-03-22T01:49:05Z")
How many pretzels you got? I’ll be right over. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/3 "2018-03-22T01:52:33Z")
Google “New York cheesecake”. If you still have any left make a crescent roll veggie pizza and PM me with your address 😉 ---
**Author:** ![burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/burpo_the_wonder_mutt/32/365_2.png) [@burpo\_the\_wonder\_mutt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/burpo_the_wonder_mutt)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 1:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/4 "2018-03-22T01:57:47Z")
^ Hey, I saw him first! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Joey\_P](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/919ad9/32.png) [@Joey\_P](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Joey_P)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 2:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/5 "2018-03-22T02:01:47Z")
[This](http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/frozen-german-sweet-chocolate-pie-53365.aspx). Now, tradition states that you double the recipe and use an (premade) oreo crust. It makes two pies (when doubled), but my aunt would rather make two than throw out half a thing of cream cheese. When the tradition was passed to me, I added a ton of hershey’s syrup to it and some Tippy Cow Mint Shamrock Mint (like Rumchata, but mint). Another idea is a dip that I make. Cream cheese, sour cream, sun dried tomatoes, basil and a few other odds and ends. Run it all through a food processor and it’s great on anything (sandwiches, burgers, pita chips, pretzels). ---
**Author:** ![terentii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/terentii/32/212_2.png) [@terentii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/terentii)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 2:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/6 "2018-03-22T02:04:03Z")
Boil some flat egg noodles or other pasta in salt water until _al dente_. Drain and put into a hot pan with some EVOO and butter. Stir until the noodles are coated, then stir in gobs of cream cheese until it melts. Add some whole milk to make a thick sauce. Season to taste with garlic, parsley, chives, and freshly ground pepper. ---
**Author:** ![zombywoof](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/9e8a1a/32.png) [@zombywoof](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/zombywoof)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 2:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/7 "2018-03-22T02:10:48Z")
Cheesecake for sure - [this recipe](https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2008/04/creamy-cream-cheese-cheesecake-for-passover-recipe.html), for example, calls for 2 pounds of it. ---
**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 22, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/8 "2018-03-22T02:12:06Z")
[Flan](https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-caramel-flan), baby. ---
**Author:** ![Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/prof.pepperwinkle/32/13627_2.png) [@Prof.Pepperwinkle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Prof.Pepperwinkle)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/9 "2018-03-22T02:28:28Z")
[Cloud bread.](http://www.geniuskitchen.com/recipe/carb-free-cloud-bread-411501) ---
**Author:** ![Sunny\_Daze](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/sunny_daze/32/438_2.png) [@Sunny\_Daze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sunny_Daze)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 2:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/10 "2018-03-22T02:37:27Z")
Shrimp Dip 8oz of cream cheese 1 T of milk Squirt of lemon juice 1/2 lb of bay shrimp (the little ones) 2-3 tsp of green onions crushed red pepper to taste Blend cream cheese, milk, lemon juice until smooth. Stir in shrimp and use seasonings to taste. Let sit in refrigerator 2 hours to overnight for best flavor. I usually serve with veggies and potato chips. I also usually double the recipe. Sometimes I use a little crab too. Yum. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/11 "2018-03-22T02:38:18Z")
What I had planned for my cream cheese was low-carb crepes–\> beat together 2 eggs and 2 oz cream cheese. Pour in small portions into a non-stick pan and cook like pancakes. ---
**Author:** ![cmkeller](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cmkeller/32/118_2.png) [@cmkeller](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cmkeller)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/12 "2018-03-22T03:37:18Z")
Icing for cinnamon buns. ---
**Author:** ![Not\_a\_Platypus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@Not\_a\_Platypus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Not_a_Platypus)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 3:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/13 "2018-03-22T03:54:05Z")
Stuffed jalapenos! Cut your jalapenos in half and clean out the ribs/seeds. Fill each half with cream cheese Wrap a slice (or half slice) of bacon around each half pepper and secure with toothpicks Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until your bacon is cooked to your liking and your peppers start to caramelize Basically poppers with bacon instead of breading. ---
**Author:** ![snowthx](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/snowthx/32/10660_2.png) [@snowthx](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/snowthx)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 4:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/14 "2018-03-22T04:35:11Z")
> [@Not\_a\_Platypus](#): > > Stuffed jalapenos! > > Cut your jalapenos in half and clean out the ribs/seeds. > Fill each half with cream cheese > Wrap a slice (or half slice) of bacon around each half pepper and secure with toothpicks > Bake in a 375 degree oven for 15-20 minutes or until your bacon is cooked to your liking and your peppers start to caramelize > Basically poppers with bacon instead of breading. Dayum Skippy! That’s exactly how I do them (in summer on the bbq). The more of the rib you leave in, the hotter they’ll be. Those and the pretzels from upthread, and some beer. What time should we be over? ---
**Author:** ![ZonexandScout](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zonexandscout/32/544_2.png) [@ZonexandScout](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZonexandScout)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 12:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/15 "2018-03-22T12:50:19Z")
> [@terentii](#): > > Boil some flat egg noodles or other pasta in salt water until _al dente_. Drain and put into a hot pan with some EVOO and butter. Stir until the noodles are coated, then stir in gobs of cream cheese until it melts. Add some whole milk to make a thick sauce. Season to taste with garlic, parsley, chives, and freshly ground pepper. Second. I always add some cream cheese when I make my baked mac and cheese. Gives a bit of tang to it. ---
**Author:** ![Lasciel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/e79b87/32.png) [@Lasciel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lasciel)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/16 "2018-03-22T14:32:37Z")
cheese ball! 8 oz cream cheese 1 c finely shredded sharp cheddar or any strong flavored cheese 1 Tbsp dry ranch seasoning powder other fun crap to taste: sun dried tomato bits, bacos or actual bacon, nuts, spices, peppers, olives, whatever. smush everything all together with your hands and then after it’s all combined nicely, roll it into a ball or a log and either leave it, or roll it in more cheese or nuts or bacon bits or chives or whatever. best with pretzels or really good solid chewy strong bread. if you end up needing to refrigerate any leftovers, let it warm up for a smidge when you take it back out before digging back in. ---
**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 22, 2018, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/17 "2018-03-22T14:48:35Z")
[No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake](https://www.facebook.com/iheartrecipes/videos/1718136468229119/) ---
**Author:** ![GargoyleWB](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/gargoylewb/32/199_2.png) [@GargoyleWB](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GargoyleWB)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/18 "2018-03-22T16:11:30Z")
Cookie/cake/brownie frosting. Bake away! ---
**Author:** ![BeeGee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/b5a626/32.png) [@BeeGee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BeeGee)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/19 "2018-03-22T18:03:38Z")
Feathered Corn (no idea) Combine 1-2 cans diced green chilis, 8oz of cream cheese, 1/4-1/2 c of milk, and a bag of frozen corn in casserole dish. Mix well (you might want to microwave it a bit to melt the cream cheese). Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes. Some people like a little crushed red pepper and garlic in theirs. ---
**Author:** ![Ukulele\_Ike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/df788c/32.png) [@Ukulele\_Ike](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ukulele_Ike)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2018, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001/20 "2018-03-22T18:25:49Z")
Put a couple of chopped scallions into an 8-inch skillet with some butter or olive oil, let it sizzle for a second, then turn heat to low, beat 4-6 eggs (S&P) and pour over. Sprinkle in small chunks of cream cheese, cover, and cook like an ordinary frittata. Simple and really good brunch or light supper dish. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recipes-that-will-use-up-all-this-cream-cheese/811001.md?page=2)