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Peppers Stuffed with Sausage and Cream Cheese
Side Dish American

Peppers Stuffed with Sausage and Cream Cheese

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil: add peppers. Off heat, soak peppers until softened, about 5 minutes. Cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, combine sausage and cream cheese in a bowl.
  4. 4 Fill peppers with sausage mixture: place on the prepared baking sheet. Spoon pasta sauce over top: sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until sausage mixture starts to turn golden brown, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into centers should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).

By Mike Summers

Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish American

Creamy Mashed Potatoes

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place potatoes in a large pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, then add cream cheese, butter, sour cream, and ranch dressing mix. Mash until creamy using a potato masher or electric mixer. Spread evenly in a large baking dish.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

By AMANDA43

Rich Mexican Corn
Side Dish American

Rich Mexican Corn

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Melt cream cheese and butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat; stir in milk until smooth and bubbly.
  3. 3 Combine frozen corn, jalapeños, and bell pepper in a medium-sized casserole dish; stir in cream cheese mixture until coated.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly brown, 35 to 45 minutes.

By FITZGIBJ

Alfredo for a Crowd
Side Dish American

Alfredo for a Crowd

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter with lemon peel, garlic, and white pepper in a saucepan over medium-low to low heat. Add cream cheese and half-and-half; cover and and let heat slowly, whisking to combine. Add Parmesan cheese. Stir occasionally with a whisk until cheese is melted and the sauce is an even consistency, about 30 minutes.

By P Addeid

Roasted Broccoli Soup
Side Dish American

Roasted Broccoli Soup

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place broccoli, onion, garlic, and olive oil in a large bowl and toss to coat evenly. Place on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
  3. 3 Roast vegetables until soft, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove from oven. Chop 1/4 cup of broccoli florets; set aside for garnish.
  4. 4 Combine remaining vegetables with vegetable broth, cream cheese, and lemon pepper in a high-powered blender or food processor in batches. Puree soup until smooth.
  5. 5 Pour soup into a saucepan over medium-low heat until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with additional lemon pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls. Garnish with reserved chopped broccoli and crushed red pepper.

By France Cevallos

Cream Cheese Fruit Salad
Side Dish American

Cream Cheese Fruit Salad

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Mix in whipped topping on high speed until incorporated.
  2. 2 Fold in pineapple, fruit cocktail, bananas, apple, coconut, pecans, raisins, and cherries.
  3. 3 Transfer to a serving bowl, cover, and chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Amy

The Best Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish American

The Best Mashed Potatoes

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Peel and quarter potatoes; place in a large pot. Cover with salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Drain and return potatoes to the pot over low heat to dry for 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Add Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, chives, butter, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5 Use a potato masher to mash until smooth and serve.
  6. 6 Serve hot and enjoy

By Christina C

Spinach and Artichoke Casserole
Side Dish American

Spinach and Artichoke Casserole

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Put spinach into a microwave-safe bowl. Pour water over the spinach. Cover bowl tightly with plastic wrap.
  3. 3 Cook in microwave oven on High, stirring occasionally, until the spinach is heated through, 9 to 11 minutes; transfer to a colander to drain, pressing to remove as much moisture from the spinach as possible.
  4. 4 Melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add spinach, cream cheese, water chestnuts, and garlic powder. Cook and stir until the cheese melts, 5 to 7 minutes.
  5. 5 Spread artichoke hearts into the bottom of a baking dish. Spread spinach mixture over the artichoke hearts. Sprinkle bread crumbs over the spinach mixture. Dot top of casserole with butter pieces.
  6. 6 Bake in preheated oven until heated through, 20 to 25 minutes.

By MSLIB5

Uncle Dick's Mashed Potatoes
Side Dish American

Uncle Dick's Mashed Potatoes

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
50 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Mash sour cream, cream cheese, salt, white pepper, and garlic into the potatoes with a potato masher to your desired consistency; transfer to a baking dish, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Drizzle melted butter and sprinkle paprika evenly over the top of the potatoes.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until hot in the center, about 30 minutes. Garnish with chives.

By Denise

Awesome Green Beans with Kale
Side Dish American

Awesome Green Beans with Kale

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry shallot and garlic in hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes; add kale, cream of chicken soup, sriracha sauce, cream cheese, and sour cream to the skillet. Cook and stir the mixture until the cream cheese melts and the liquid is even in color, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir green beans into the mixture to coat, season with black pepper, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.

By Sherylynn Booth

Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup
Side Dish American

Butternut and Acorn Squash Soup

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place the squash halves cut side down in a baking dish. Bake 45 minutes, or until tender. Remove from heat, and cool slightly. Scoop the pulp from the skins. Discard skins.
  2. 2 Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender.
  3. 3 In a blender or food processor, blend the squash pulp, onion, broth, brown sugar, cream cheese, pepper, and cinnamon until smooth. This may be done in several batches.
  4. 4 Transfer the soup to a pot over medium heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through. Garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

By LEAH977

Not'yo Ordinary Nacho Cheese Sauce
Side Dish American

Not'yo Ordinary Nacho Cheese Sauce

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
9 min
Total
19 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour to form a thick paste. Whisk in 3/4 cup milk; cook and stir until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream into milk mixture until smooth, about 1 minute. Add remaining milk, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, and paprika; cook and stir until thickened to sauce consistency, about 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.

By Dana H.

Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower
Side Dish

Low-Carb Mashed Cauliflower

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook cauliflower in boiling water until tender, about 6 minutes; drain. Pat cauliflower dry with paper towel to remove as much moisture as possible.
  2. 2 Blend cauliflower, cream cheese, garlic, and seasoned salt in a food processor until mostly smooth.

By catiebrooke

Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole
Side Dish

Easy Cheesy Potato Casserole

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
80 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir cream of chicken soup, cream cheese, and milk together in a saucepan over medium heat and cook until the cheese is completely melted and the liquid is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Spread hash brown potatoes into a casserole dish; pour soup mixture over the potatoes.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until the edges begin to brown, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  5. 5 Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the dish; let the cheese melt as the dish cools slightly before serving, about 10 minutes.

By mfreund91

Twice-Baked Cauliflower
Side Dish

Twice-Baked Cauliflower

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add cauliflower, cover, and steam until very tender, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Transfer cauliflower to a bowl and mash with a potato masher until few chunks remain; add 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, sour cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan cheese and mix thoroughly. Spread the mixture into a 8-inch square casserole dish; top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Cover dish with aluminum foil or lid.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until hot and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove cover and continue baking until the top is browned, about 10 minutes more.

By Rachel Meytin

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn (Just Like Rudy's BBQ)
Side Dish

Slow Cooker Creamed Corn (Just Like Rudy's BBQ)

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
250 min
Total
255 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir whipping cream, cream cheese, butter, sugar, salt, and pepper together in a slow cooker set to High; cook, stirring regularly, until the cheese and butter are melted, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir corn into cream mixture. Cook on Low for 4 hours.

By Heidi

Corn Souffle from PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
Side Dish

Corn Souffle from PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 Mix butter and cream cheese in large bowl until blended. Add next 4 ingredients; mix well.
  3. 3 Pour into 2-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with Cheddar.
  4. 4 Bake 45 to 50 min. or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.

By Philadelphia

Loaded Baby Reds
Side Dish

Loaded Baby Reds

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to steam dry for a minute or two.
  2. 2 Mash the potatoes until smooth, then add the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Mash until the ingredients are well blended, then transfer to a serving dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to garnish.

By CUTIEPIECOOK

Broccoli and Onion Casserole
Side Dish

Broccoli and Onion Casserole

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
75 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Place a steamer basket in a pot over boiling water, and steam the broccoli about 5 minutes, until tender. Place the onions in a separate pot with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook until tender. Arrange the broccoli and onions in the prepared dish.
  3. 3 Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, and stir in the flour until smooth. Blend in the milk until thickened. Blend in the cream cheese until melted. Pour the mixture over the broccoli and onions. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese, and top with bread crumbs.
  4. 4 Bake covered in the preheated oven 30 minutes. Remove cover, and continue baking 30 minutes, until lightly browned.

By CATH292

Creamed Corn with Tomatoes
Side Dish

Creamed Corn with Tomatoes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion; and cook until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in corn kernels. Cook, stirring occasionally, until kernels are tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in cream cheese and water until cream cheese is melted. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Season with salt and black pepper.

By VirginiaWillis

Rajas Poblanas (Poblano Strips)
Side Dish Mexican

Rajas Poblanas (Poblano Strips)

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend the crema, cream cheese, and chicken bouillon in a blender until smooth; set aside.
  2. 2 Place the peppers on a large griddle over medium-high heat. Roast until the skin blisters and turns black. Remove peppers from griddle and place in a plastic bag, allowing them to sweat for 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Peel and discard the outer skin of the peppers; halve length-wise and remove the seeds and veins. Slice into thick strips. Set aside.
  3. 3 Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the corn into the onions, reduce the heat to medium, and cook another 5 minutes. Add the poblano strips to the saucepan. Pour the cream mixture over the vegetables and bring to a simmer; cook at a simmer until hot, about 5 minutes more.

By gem

Apricot Noodle Kugel
Side Dish

Apricot Noodle Kugel

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
60 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Fill a large saucepan with lightly salted water and bring to a boil. Cook egg noodles at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  3. 3 Combine noodles, ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup butter, eggs, cream cheese, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in a bowl; stir in apricot nectar and milk. Stir in raisins until evenly distributed. Transfer mixture to the prepared baking pan.
  4. 4 Combine cornflake crumbs, remaining ¼ cup sugar, remaining ½ cup butter, remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl; spread over egg noodle mixture.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and lightly browned, about 45 minutes.

By Diane Klein

Traditional Apple Noodle Kugel
Side Dish European

Traditional Apple Noodle Kugel

2.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8-inch square pan.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  3. 3 Beat cream cheese and brown sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until smooth and creamy; beat in cottage cheese, egg, egg whites, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined. Fold noodles and apples into cheese mixture by hand; spread into the prepared pan.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until kugel is lightly browned and firm, 45 to 50 minutes.

By northern exposure

Cinnamon Noodle Kugel
Side Dish Other

Cinnamon Noodle Kugel

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
65 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook egg noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 5 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Beat eggs, cottage cheese, milk, sour cream, 1 cup white sugar, butter, cream cheese, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl.
  5. 5 Stir egg noodles into cottage cheese mixture, then pour into prepared baking dish.
  6. 6 Combine 1/3 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture atop noodle kugel.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbly and noodles are golden, about 1 hour. Allow pan of kugel to cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes before serving.

By minichef

Pesto Cream Cheese Dip
Appetizer American

Pesto Cream Cheese Dip

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread cream cheese evenly on bottom of an 8-inch round baking dish. Layer pesto evenly over cream cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bubbling, about 20 minutes.

By lil deb