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Fast and Easy Zucchini Soup
Soup American

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
Soup European

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
Soup American

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
Soup American

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
Soup American

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
Soup American

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
Soup American

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
Soup American

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

Quesitos (Puerto Rican Cheese-Stuffed Puff Pastry)
Dessert Caribbean

Quesitos (Puerto Rican Cheese-Stuffed Puff Pastry)

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Cut cream cheese into 1/4-inch thick slices; place cut side-down on a board and cut into logs.
  3. 3 Place 1 cup sugar into a small bowl; place cream cheese logs into sugar and roll to coat. Set aside.
  4. 4 Cut each puff pastry sheet evenly into 3 or 4 squares, no bigger than 5-to-6 inches each. Place 1 square in front of you with 1 corner pointing down. Place 1 sugar-covered cheese log about 1/3 up from the bottom corner; proceed to fold pastry around it in the same manner as an egg roll, with the bottom corner over cheese, side corners towards the center, then roll from bottom, up. Brush some water in the last corner to seal roll.
  5. 5 Place quesito on the prepared pan, seam-side down. Repeat with all squares, making sure there is at least 1-inch between them.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7 Remove from the oven and let sit for 5 minutes. Brush tops with corn syrup.

By Milly Suazo-Martinez

Coconut-Lime Cheesecake with Mango Coulis
Dessert Caribbean

Coconut-Lime Cheesecake with Mango Coulis

4.4

Prep
35 min
Cook
55 min
Total
570 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. 2 Combine coconut, gingersnap cookies, and melted butter in a bowl; mix until evenly moistened. Press cookie mixture into the bottom and slightly up the sides of the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake crust in the preheated oven until browned and set, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  4. 4 Reduce oven heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  5. 5 Beat softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. With the beater set to medium-low, slowly pour condensed milk into the bowl, mixing only until just blended and stopping to scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  6. 6 Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition; scrape the sides of the bowl as necessary.
  7. 7 Pour about 1/2 of the cream cheese batter into a separate bowl. Stir lime zest and lime juice into portion in the new bowl; pour batter over crust in the springform pan, smoothing into an even layer.
  8. 8 Stir coconut extract through remaining cream cheese batter; pour over lime-flavored batter in the springform pan, smoothing into an even layer.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven until top of cheesecake springs back when gently pressed, about 45 minutes.
  10. 10 Turn oven heat off, but leave cheesecake inside with the oven door slightly ajar until the oven cools completely. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  11. 11 Prepare mango coulis by puréeing mango with sugar in a blender until smooth. If too thick, add 1 teaspoon water at a time, using just enough to make it pourable. Drizzle over cheesecake when plated.

By Alberta Rose

Chef John's Hummingbird Cake
Dessert Caribbean

Chef John's Hummingbird Cake

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter two 9-inch round cake pans, then dust with flour. Set aside.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl; whisk quickly to combine. Add oil and eggs and mix with a spatula until just combined.
  3. 3 Add vanilla, pineapple, bananas, and toasted pecans, and mix until thoroughly combined. Divide batter evenly between the prepared pans. Shake each pan then tap on the counter to settle the batter and bring any air bubbles to the top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a wooden skewer inserted in center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  5. 5 Let cakes cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Let cool completely, at least 1 hour.
  6. 6 Combine cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the whisk attachment on high speed, mix until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as necessary with a spatula. Mix in the powdered sugar on a lower speed in 3 or 4 additions until mostly incorporated. Increase to high speed and whip until light and fluffy.
  7. 7 Place one cake on a serving platter. Spread 1/2 of the frosting on top, leaving 1/4 to 1/2 inch unfrosted at the edges. Top with second cake layer and give it a firm but gentle press. Pile remaining frosting on top and spread toward the outside.
  8. 8 Place in the refrigerator to chill for 1 hour.
  9. 9 Meanwhile, draw or trace a hummingbird template on a piece of paper and lay on a baking sheet under a silicone mat (such as Silpat®).
  10. 10 Heat sugar for hummingbird in a saucepan over medium-low heat until dissolved, hot, and amber in color. Drip liquid sugar onto the silicon mat, tracing the hummingbird pattern. Let sit until hard.
  11. 11 Place cooled hummingbird on top of cake and decorate with edible flowers.

By John Mitzewich

We Be Jammin' Jamaican Banana Bread
Breakfast Caribbean

We Be Jammin' Jamaican Banana Bread

4.2

Prep
45 min
Cook
60 min
Total
165 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease two 8x4 inch loaf pans.
  2. 2 Beat together 2 tablespoons of softened butter and cream cheese in a large bowl until fluffy. Slowly beat in sugar until well incorporated. Add the egg and mix well. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. In a different bowl, mix together the bananas, milk, 2 tablespoons rum, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract; stir well. Pour 1/3 of the flour mixture into the butter and mix well. Mix in 1/2 of the mashed bananas. Continue with another 1/3 of the flour, followed by the remaining banana mixture, and finally the remaining flour. Fold in 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup coconut flakes.
  3. 3 Pour the mixture into the loaf pans, and bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about one hour. When finished, cool for 10 minutes in the pan, remove, and finish cooling on a wire rack.
  4. 4 After you take the banana bread out of the oven, prepare the topping by stirring together the brown sugar, remaining butter, lime juice, and 2 teaspoons of rum in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer stirring constantly; cook until the sugar has dissolved and the mixture is smooth, about one minute. Remove from heat, and stir in 2 tablespoons pecans, and 2 tablespoons coconut. Spoon this topping over the loaves while they are still warm. The topping will harden slightly when the loaf cools.

By B Painter

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

Best Fruit Dip
Snack American

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

2-Ingredient Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip
Appetizer

2-Ingredient Strawberry Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese and whipped topping together with an electric mixer (or whisk) until smooth and creamy.

By Lux

Cajun-Smoked Cream Cheese
Appetizer

Cajun-Smoked Cream Cheese

Prep
5 min
Cook
90 min
Total
95 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an electric smoker to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C) according to manufacturers directions. I use apple wood chips for this but feel free to use wood chips of your choice.
  2. 2 Place a piece of foil on a clean work surface and position cream cheese on top of the foil. Sprinkle cream cheese with seafood seasoning. Using a knife, score the block of cream cheese so that the smoke can penetrate into the cheese.
  3. 3 Set foil directly onto the grate of the smoker and smoke for 1 1/2 hours.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Cream Cheese Crust

Cream Cheese Crust

4.6

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Soften cream cheese and butter and mix together incorporating flour a little at a time.
  2. 2 Roll out with a rolling pin between 2 wax papers. Transfer to a 9-inch pie plate and prick with fork before half-baking to prevent shrinkage. Bake for about 10 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

By Cathy Tagle

Cloud Bread

Cloud Bread

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
17 min
Total
32 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Place cream cheese in a microwave-safe bowl and warm in the microwave at 10-second intervals until softened, about 30 seconds. Cool to room temperature, about 5 minutes. Mix in egg yolks until smooth.
  3. 3 Place egg whites and baking powder in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl; beat together until stiff peaks form.
  4. 4 Fold yolk mixture gently into egg whites until batter is just combined and light yellow in color.
  5. 5 Scoop batter into 4-inch rounds on baking sheet, flattening peaks with the back of the spoon.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 17 to 20 minutes.

By GallifreyStands

Best Bacon Appetizer
Appetizer

Best Bacon Appetizer

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese and brown sugar together in a small bowl; spread over bacon slice. Roll up and transfer to the baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until bacon is browned and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes.

By pooka lilly

Baked Bacon Jalapeno Wraps
Appetizer

Baked Bacon Jalapeno Wraps

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread cream cheese into jalapeno pepper halves; wrap each with a piece of bacon. Secure the bacon with toothpicks to prevent unraveling while baking. Arrange wrapped jalapeno peppers onto a baking sheet with cream cheese side facing down.
  3. 3 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  4. 4 Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, turn, and continue cooking until the bacon is completely browned, about 10 minutes more.
  5. 5 Transfer jalapeno wraps to preheated grill; cook until the bacon is crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

By Esmee Williams

Stuffed Olives
Appetizer

Stuffed Olives

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using a butter knife, simply fill each olive with the desired amount of cream cheese. Serve on a decorative plate!

By Katherine

Raspberry-Honey Shmear
Breakfast

Raspberry-Honey Shmear

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
1 min
Total
6 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place cream cheese in a bowl and microwave at 30% power in 10 second intervals until slightly soft but not warm, approximately 20 to 30 seconds.
  2. 2 Place raspberries and honey over top and lightly mash raspberries with a fork. Stir mixture until evenly combined.

By France Cevallos

Creamy Fruit Dip
Snack

Creamy Fruit Dip

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a mixing bowl or food processor, combine the cream cheese and marshmallow creme . Blend until smooth. Add the vanilla. Continue blending until the mixture is thick and creamy.

By Pam Berndt