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Fast and Easy Zucchini Soup

Fast and Easy Zucchini Soup

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir water, zucchini, and bouillon cubes together in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium, then cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender, about 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Carefully drop cream cheese into the stockpot. Cook and stir until melted, about 5 minutes. Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

By Jilly Bean

Crema de Calabazines

Crema de Calabazines

4.6

Prep
25 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Clean and quarter zucchini and potatoes. Peel and chop onion. In a large pot boil zucchini, potatoes and onion in water (just covering them) until very tender. Drain vegetables, but retain stock.
  2. 2 In a blender, or with a hand blender, puree the cheese, zucchini, potatoes, onion and bouillon while adding stock, until desired consistency is reached. (If you're using a blender, do this in two batches.)
  3. 3 Pour mixture back into large pot and bring to a boil. Salt and pepper to taste.

By Rebecca

Erin's Cheesy Broccoli Soup

Erin's Cheesy Broccoli Soup

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and chicken bouillon granules to a boil in a large pot. Add broccoli and onion; cook at a boil until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine milk, cream cheese, margarine, and flour in a second large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir until margarine melts and mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese until melted completely.
  3. 3 Pour broccoli mixture into cheese mixture; stir well.

By CARAMOMMY

Shrimp Chowder

Shrimp Chowder

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat butter in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add celery and onions; cook and stir until vegetables are completely softened, about 5 to 10 minutes.
  3. 3 Add cream cheese and milk; stir over low heat until cream cheese is completely melted.
  4. 4 Add potatoes, shrimp, dry white wine and salt. Heat thorough, stirring occasionally; serve.

By CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Zucchini Soup with Farina

Zucchini Soup with Farina

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and green onion in hot butter until softened, about 5 minutes. Add chicken broth, zucchini, vinegar, and dill to the saucepan; bring to a boil. Gradually pour farina into the broth mixture while stirring. Reduce heat to low, loosely cover saucepan, and cook broth mixture at a simmer until the zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes more.
  2. 2 Blend soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Add cream cheese and blend again until the cheese is fully incorporated.

By Ricknlia

Cauliflower Potato Soup

Cauliflower Potato Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
195 min
Total
215 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, and onion flakes in a pot. Add enough water to cover, then stir in bouillon cube. Bring to a simmer and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Transfer vegetable mixture and about 1 cup cooking liquid to a slow cooker. Stir in condensed soup, milk, cream cheese, and bacon bits. Cook on Low for 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  3. 3 Stir parsley into soup and continue cooking until vegetables are tender and flavors blend, 30 minutes to 1 1/2 hours.
  4. 4 Ladle into bowls and top with shredded cheese.

By AMYL22

Seafood Chowder

Seafood Chowder

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup milk, and garlic in a large pot over low heat; cook and stir until blended, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Mix in condensed soup, undrained corn, remaining 1 cup milk, potatoes, green onions, carrots, parsley, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  4. 4 Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, without letting the chowder boil.
  5. 5 Add shrimp, scallops, crab, calamari, and clams; cook until seafood is opaque, about 10 minutes.

By MyVintageMommy

Creamy Tomato And Cream Cheese Soup

Creamy Tomato And Cream Cheese Soup

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the tomatoes with juice in a well buttered oven-proof baking dish. Mix in celery, garlic, and red pepper. Cover, and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 25 minutes.
  2. 2 In a large stock pot, melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onions, and cook and stir for about 8 minutes.
  3. 3 Slowly stir in flour and sugar. Add beef stock, basil, rosemary, and thyme, stirring until soup comes to a boil. Add the contents of the baked tomato pan from the oven, and bring to a boil. Cover, and simmer the soup for about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, in a food processor, blend the cream cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Slowly stir the cream cheese into the soup. Garnish with chopped parsley.

By MARBALET

Jalapeño Popper Wontons

Jalapeño Popper Wontons

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese and jalapeño peppers. Arrange wonton wrappers a few at a time on a clean dry surface. Set a cup or small bowl of water nearby. Place about a teaspoon of cream cheese mixture onto the center of each wrapper. Moisten your fingertip in the bowl of water and trace the edges of wonton wrappers. Fold into triangles or follow directions on the package for desired shapes. This part can be done ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). When hot, fry wontons a few at a time until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with all wontons, then serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.

By Billy Goat

Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Wontons

Cinnamon Sugar Cream Cheese Wontons

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
4 min
Total
39 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese, 8 tablespoons sugar, and 1 tablespoon cinnamon in a bowl until well blended. Spoon 1 teaspoonful of the filling into each wonton wrapper. Fold the wonton like a triangle and seal 2 edges together with water; squeeze the sides together to lock out the air. Wet the ends of the triangle; fold into the center 1 at a time.
  3. 3 Place the filled wontons carefully into the oil; cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 2 minutes. Turn wontons over and cook until the other side is golden brown, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix 1 tablespoon cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle on top of fried wontons.

By Jennelle

Wasabi and Shrimp Cheese Ball

Wasabi and Shrimp Cheese Ball

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, soy sauce, water chestnuts, shrimp, and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds. Gradually stir in wasabi paste until you reach the desired amount of spice. Cover and refrigerate for one hour.
  2. 2 Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator, and shape into a ball. Roll in the remaining sesame seeds to cover. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

By mkecupcakequeen

Green Tea Cheesecake

Green Tea Cheesecake

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in eggs, green tea powder, and vanilla extract until light and creamy; pour into the prepared crust.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until center jiggles evenly when cake is lightly shaken, about 25 minutes. Refrigerate before serving, 1 hour.

By SARAHMURRAY

No Fry Crab Rangoon

No Fry Crab Rangoon

3.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet, and set aside.
  2. 2 Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, onion, garlic powder, and sugar in a bowl, and beat until soft and well mixed. Lightly stir in the flaked imitation crab meat.
  3. 3 Fill a bowl with lukewarm water. Remove a wonton wrapper from the stack, and cover the stack with a damp paper towel to keep the wrappers from drying out. With your finger, wet two adjoining edges of the wrapper with water, and place about 2 teaspoons of filling in the center. Fold the wrapper into a triangle shape, pressing out all the air and sealing the edges well. Place the filled wonton on the prepared baking sheet while you finish filling and folding the wontons.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes, until the wonton edges turn brown and crisp. Serve immediately.

By LAURAG16

Crab Rangoon with Water Chestnuts

Crab Rangoon with Water Chestnuts

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) in a large, heavy saucepan.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese, crabmeat, water chestnuts, garlic powder, and paprika together in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Place about 1 teaspoon cream cheese mixture in the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten wrapper edges with water, fold over the mixture, and pinch to seal.
  4. 4 Working in small bathces, fry wontons until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes.

By lavaun

Homemade Salmon Sushi Rolls

Homemade Salmon Sushi Rolls

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool, about 10 minutes. Toss with vinegar.
  2. 2 Place 1 sheet of nori on a rolling mat, layer with 1/4 of the rice, and press rice out to the edges. Lay 1/4 of the salmon, 1/4 of the cream cheese, and 1/4 of the scallions in the center. Roll up carefully and wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining nori, rice, salmon, cream cheese, and scallions. Place in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 Remove sushi rolls from the refrigerator, discard plastic wrap, and cut each roll into 6 slices. Layer all rolls on a platter.

By KMOMMYZ

Crab Rangoon

Crab Rangoon

4.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine cream cheese, crabmeat, green onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce together in a bowl.
  3. 3 To prevent wonton wrappers from drying, prepare only one or two rangoon at a time, keeping the other wrappers under a damp towel. Place 1 teaspoon crab filling onto the center of each wonton wrapper. Moisten edges with water and fold wrapper diagonally to form a triangle, pressing edges to seal and pressing out any air pockets. Moisten one of the bottom corners. Create a crown by pulling both bottom corners together and sealing. Repeat with remaining wonton wrappers and crab filling.
  4. 4 Arrange rangoon on the baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.

By Carol Belle

Crab Rangoon Pizza

Crab Rangoon Pizza

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
17 min
Total
27 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat; fry wonton strips until crisp, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spread pizza dough onto a baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until slightly brown, about 7 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix cream cheese, 1/4 cup green onions, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and crab together in a bowl; spread onto the pizza crust. Top with mozzarella cheese, remaining Parmesan cheese, fried wonton strips, and remaining green onions.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is browned and melted, about 8 minutes. Drizzle sweet chile sauce over top.

By Allrecipes Community Support

Chicken Rangoon

Chicken Rangoon

4.2

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a deep-fryer or deep, large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir cream cheese, onion powder, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Add chicken and stir until completely incorporated.
  3. 3 Separate wonton wrappers and place onto a work surface. Spoon about 1 teaspoon cream cheese filling onto the center of each wrapper. Working on one at a time, use your finger or a pastry brush to lightly moisten the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold one corner of the wrapper over the filling onto the opposite corner to form a triangle. Press the edges together to seal.
  4. 4 Cook wontons in batches in hot oil until lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

By Suzanne Frideres

Sesame Chicken Dip

Sesame Chicken Dip

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, and 2 cloves of garlic in a large bowl. Add cooked chicken and toss to coat. Refrigerate and marinate for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Combine cream cheese, 1/4 cup cilantro, remaining garlic, and salt in another bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy.
  3. 3 Spread dip onto a large serving platter and top with marinated chicken. Sprinkle chicken with peanuts, green onions, and remaining cilantro, and drizzle sweet chile sauce over top. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

By Johannaf1969

Deep-Fried California Roll Rice Balls

Deep-Fried California Roll Rice Balls

5.0

Prep
45 min
Cook
30 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss together crabmeat and avocado in a medium bowl for the filling and place in the refrigerator to chill until needed. Place bread crumbs in a shallow bowl and set aside.
  2. 2 Bring water to a boil over high heat. Add rice; stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit until water is absorbed, about 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  3. 3 When rice is set and still hot, blend in cream cheese, soy sauce, garlic salt, and pepper until cream cheese is fully incorporated and no chunks remain.
  4. 4 Scoop out a golf ball-sized handful of rice mixture and flatten it into a patty. Add about a heaping teaspoon avocado-crab filling into the center. Cup your hand and shape rice around filling. Roll between your hands to seal and get a good round shape; patch any holes with more rice if needed. Roll in bread crumbs until well coated. Repeat with remaining rice mixture and filling.
  5. 5 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  6. 6 Cook 1 to 2 rice balls at a time in hot oil. If not fully submerged, let each side of rice ball fry until golden brown, about 30 seconds per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining rice balls.
  7. 7 Combine mayonnaise and Sriracha in a small bowl. Serve with rice balls for dipping.

By Phat-N-Sassy78

Sushi Cake

Sushi Cake

5.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
20 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice under cool water until water is no longer cloudy and runs clear. Combine rice and water in a covered saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, mix vinegar, sugar, and salt together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  3. 3 Combine softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in a blender; process until creamy.
  4. 4 Transfer cooked rice to a large mixing bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the vinegar sauce over the hot rice; mix gently. Taste and add more vinegar sauce if desired. Empty 1/2 of the cooked rice into a springform pan; press down gently to fill the bottom of the pan.
  5. 5 Spread 1/2 of the cream cheese-mayonnaise mixture on top of the rice in the pan. Layer crabmeat, cucumber, avocado, and cold cream cheese over top, in that order. Spread the remaining cream cheese-mayonnaise mixture over top. Empty the remaining rice into the pan and press downwards until layers are firmly packed. Garnish with sesame seeds. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
  6. 6 To serve, mix soy sauce, orange juice, and lime juice in a bowl. Dismount the sushi cake from the springform pan and serve it with the soy sauce.

By male

Sushi Burritos

Sushi Burritos

Prep
25 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place sushi rice in a medium bowl. Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Stir until sugar and salt have dissolved, about 1 minute. Pour vinegar mixture over sushi rice and mix to combine. Set aside.
  2. 2 Place each nori sheet onto a piece of parchment paper on a clean work surface. Top each sheet with 1 cup sushi rice, pressing to create an even layer, leaving 1 inch exposed at the bottom of the sheet and 1/2 inch exposed on the sides and top. Spread 1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise lengthwise down the middle of the rice. Top each with 1/4 cup avocado slices, 1/4 cup cucumber, 2 tablespoons carrot, 1 tablespoon radish, 1/2 ounce smoked salmon slices, and 1/2 ounce cream cheese. Make sure all ingredients run down the length of the mayonnaise in the center of each burrito.
  3. 3 Wet fingers with a little bit of water and spread on the bottom of each nori sheet. Using parchment paper, tightly roll the bottom of each nori sheet up over salmon, cream cheese, and vegetables, and continue rolling until completely sealed. Use parchment paper to press and ensure roll is tight. Discard parchment paper and slice sushi burritos in half on a diagonal. Serve immediately.

By Marianne Williams

Thanksgiving Leftover Wontons with Cranberry Salsa

Thanksgiving Leftover Wontons with Cranberry Salsa

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour the lemon juice over the dried cranberries in a bowl; set aside. Mix the turkey, stuffing, cream cheese, and turkey gravy in a separate bowl until thoroughly combined.
  2. 2 Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface; spoon about 1 tablespoon of the filling in the center of the wrapper. Moisten two opposite edges of the wrapper with a finger dipped in water, fold the wrapper in half the long way, and press the edges together with a fork. Sprinkle the wrapper with salt. Repeat with remaining filling and wrappers.
  3. 3 Heat the canola oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; pan-fry the filled wontons in batches until crisp and golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain the fried wontons on paper towels; allow to cool for about 5 minutes to set the filling.
  4. 4 Drain the lemon juice from the dried cranberries. Place cranberries into a food processor; pulse several times until the cranberries are finely chopped. Transfer to a bowl and mix in the onion, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and water. Serve with the hot fried wontons.

By JennyJenn

Chef John's Crab Rangoon

Chef John's Crab Rangoon

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
3 min
Total
110 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper together with a fork until ingredients are blended thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 1 or 2 hours.
  2. 2 Keep wonton wrappers moist by covering with a damp paper towel. Place a small bowl of water nearby on the work surface. With a wet fingertip, moisten surface of wonton. Place 1 1/2 teaspoons of crab filling in center of wonton. Fold 2 opposite corners toward each other over the filling but without touching tips together yet. Fold up the other 2 corners. Working gently from the bottom, squeeze out any air bubbles; pinch together the 4 seams from the bottom up to create a modified pyramid (or "warhead") shape. Place on a dry surface. Continue with remaining wontons.
  3. 3 Heat oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry wontons in batches until golden brown and crispy, gently moving them around in the oil with a strainer to brown each surface, about 3 minutes. Let cool about a minute before eating. Serve with the dipping sauce.
  4. 4 Whisk ketchup, rice vinegar, brown sugar, and sriracha sauce together in a bowl for the dipping sauce.

By John Mitzewich

Spicy Crunchy Salmon Roll with Avocado

Spicy Crunchy Salmon Roll with Avocado

Prep
30 min
Cook
25 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Rinse rice in a strainer until the water runs clear. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine rice and 1 1/2 cups water in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes.
  3. 3 While the rice is cooking, combine vinegar, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
  4. 4 When the rice is finished cooking, remove from the heat and stir in the vinegar mixture. Allow rice to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Place nori sheets on a work surface. Divide rice evenly between the sheets, then use a rice paddle to spread and flatten it out to the edges. Flip sheets so rice is facing down.
  6. 6 Arrange avocado slices in a strip down the middle of each sheet. Layer with 1 1/2 cream cheese strips, 1 tablespoon panko, and 1 cucumber strip. Roll each sheet carefully, but tightly, around the fillings.
  7. 7 Place thin layers of salmon on top of the rolls, then add masago and drizzle with hoisin and Sriracha mayonnaise. Sprinkle black and white sesame seeds over top. Slice each roll into 8 pieces.

By thedailygourmet

Pesto Cream Cheese Dip

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

Best Fruit Dip

Best Fruit Dip

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather cream cheese and marshmallow creme.
  2. 2 Place cream cheese and creme in a medium bowl
  3. 3 Blend cream cheese and marshmallow creme with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
  4. 4 Serve with fruit and enjoy!

By Crystal Gossett