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Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread prosciutto slices with Neufchatel cheese. Wrap slices around 2 or 3 asparagus spears. Arrange wrapped spears in a single layer on a medium baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until asparagus is tender.

By Trish

Italian Baked Chicken Thighs

Italian Baked Chicken Thighs

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet and cook onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Combine Neufchatel cheese, chicken broth, pesto, dry Italian salad dressing, garlic powder, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and beat using an electric mixer until well combined. Stir in spinach and sauteed onions. Gently fold in tomatoes and basil. Transfer mixture into a casserole dish.
  4. 4 Season chicken with salt and pepper and place on top of spinach mixture in the dish.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 30 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  6. 6 Remove chicken from casserole dish, top with mozzarella cheese, and microwave until cheese is melted, about 1 minute. Serve chicken topped with spinach mixture.

By Yoly

Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken

Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Cook fettuccine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat large nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is done, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
  3. 3 Mix broth and flour into the same skillet. Stir in Neufchâtel cheese, 2 tablespoons Parmesan, garlic powder, and pepper; cook, whisking constantly, until mixture boils and thickens, about 2 minutes. Stir in chicken.
  4. 4 Place cooked fettuccine in a large serving bowl. Add chicken mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with remaining 1 tablespoon Parmesan.

By Philadelphia

Creamy Tomato-Basil Pasta with Chicken

Creamy Tomato-Basil Pasta with Chicken

4.8

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, heat 2 Tbsp. dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; cover. Cook 5 to 6 min. on each side or until done (165 degrees F). Remove chicken from skillet; cover to keep warm. Carefully wipe out skillet with paper towel.
  2. 2 Add remaining dressing, broth and seasonings to skillet; cook 3 to 4 min. or until heated through. Add Neufchatel; cook and stir 2 to 3 min. or until Neufchatel is melted. Stir in tomatoes; cook 3 min.
  3. 3 Drain pasta. Add to ingredients in skillet with Parmesan and basil; mix well. Serve topped with chicken.

By Philadelphia

Spinach, Artichoke, and Carrot White Lasagna

Spinach, Artichoke, and Carrot White Lasagna

4.7

Prep
25 min
Cook
110 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Slice off the top portion of the garlic head to expose each clove. Place garlic head on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over garlic and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Roast garlic in the preheated oven until tender and fragrant, about 40 minutes. Cool garlic until easily handled. Remove garlic cloves from the peels.
  4. 4 Place spinach in a bowl. Pour enough hot water over spinach to cover; set aside until wilted. Drain and squeeze liquid from spinach.
  5. 5 Mix ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan-Romano cheese blend, egg, and Italian seasoning together in a bowl.
  6. 6 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  7. 7 Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat until melted. Stir cream and milk into melted butter until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir Neufchatel cheese into cream mixture until melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add roasted garlic cloves, garlic salt, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; stir well. Stir 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese into cream mixture; cook until cheese sauce is smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir egg yolks into cheese sauce until fully incorporated. Remove saucepan from heat.
  8. 8 Arrange 4 lasagna noodles in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer 1/2 of the carrots, 1/2 of the artichoke hearts, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1/2 of the spinach, 1/2 of the alfredo sauce, 4 lasagna noodles, respectively, over the lasagna noodles. Repeat layering with remaining ingredients, ending with a layer of lasagna noodles topped with 2 cups mozzarella cheese. Cover dish loosely with aluminum foil.
  9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking until cheese is bubbling and lightly browned, about 15 minutes more. Remove lasagna from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

By Carrie Barrett

Kickin Stuffed Peppers

Kickin Stuffed Peppers

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
40 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Place a skillet over medium-high heat; add sausage and cook until brown; drain and return pan to heat. Stir the cream cheese into the sausage and cook until completely melted; remove from heat.
  3. 3 Spoon equal portions of the sausage mixture into the jalapeno halves and arrange onto the prepared baking sheet; sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over the stuffed peppers.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are soft and the tops are lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

By Mrs Toast

Tropical Sandwich

Tropical Sandwich

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, mix together softened Neufchatel cheese and pineapple.
  2. 2 Spread cheese mixture on one slice of bread, top with slices of banana and a sprinkling of coconut, and top with another slice of bread to make a sandwich. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

By Maude

Creamy Kiwi Sandwich

Creamy Kiwi Sandwich

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a small bowl, mix together Neufchatel cheese, lemon zest, and honey. Refrigerate for 1 day to allow the flavors to develop.
  2. 2 Spread about 2 tablespoons of the sweetened Neufchatel cheese over one side of a slice of bread. Top with about 2 tablespoons of chopped kiwi fruit, and another slice of bread. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make 8 sandwiches in all.

By Sydny

Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

Creamy Mashed Sweet Potatoes

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer potatoes until tender, about 20 minutes; drain and transfer potatoes to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Beat potatoes with an electric mixer until smooth. Add Neufchatel cheese; beat until smooth. Season with sea salt.

By harmonyb

Buttery Strawberry Shmear

Buttery Strawberry Shmear

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place strawberries in a blender and blend until pureed. Measure out 3 tablespoons strawberry puree and set aside. Save the rest, if any, for another use.
  2. 2 Combine butter, Neufchatel cheese, and sweetener in a blender and blend until smooth. Add strawberry puree and blend until fully incorporated.

By Yoly

Carnation Breakfast Truffles

Carnation Breakfast Truffles

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place chocolate drink mix, peanut butter, and Neufchatel cheese in a mini food processor. Pulse until well combined.
  2. 2 Roll mixture into eight 1-inch balls. Dip each ball in agave, then in chopped pecans. Serve immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container.

By Yoly

Lemon-Lime Cheesecake with Neufchatel Cheese

Lemon-Lime Cheesecake with Neufchatel Cheese

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
50 min
Total
220 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat Neufchatel cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in flour. Mix on medium speed until combined. Add eggs and mix well. Add Greek yogurt and beat on medium speed; add lemon and lime juices and mix well until combined. Pour into the graham cracker crust.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, 50 to 60 minutes. Allow to cool completely, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate before serving, at least 2 hours.

By Karla

Caramel Apple Mini "Cheesecakes"

Caramel Apple Mini "Cheesecakes"

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 425 degrees F.
  2. 2 Bake pastry shells as directed on package; cool.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, beat Neufchatel and 1/4 cup milk with mixer until blended. Add dry pudding mix and remaining milk; beat 2 min. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. 4 Remove top and doughy center from each pastry shell; discard removed pastry. Fill shells with pudding mixture; top with apples and caramel topping. Serve with pastry tops.

By JELL-O

Instant Pot Queso Blanco

Instant Pot Queso Blanco

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
8 min
Total
13 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Select Slow Cooker setting on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot); set temperature to High. Add Oaxaca cheese, heavy cream, and Neufchatel cheese. Stir until melted, 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce temperature to Low. Let queso cook for 5 to 7 minutes more. Pour in green chiles, jalapenos peppers, and pickling juice. Mix well.

By thedailygourmet

Sunday Morning Surprise

Sunday Morning Surprise

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 2-quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Pull crescent roll dough out of the can; slice dough into 1/2-inch pieces. Arrange over the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon on top. Drop teaspoonfuls of the Neufchatel cheese on top.
  3. 3 Whisk eggs and milk together in a small bowl. Pour into the baking dish.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until the center is set, 40 to 50 minutes.

By Carolyn Olson

Minty Lime Freeze

Minty Lime Freeze

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line 9-inch round pan with plastic wrap, with ends extending over side of pan. Beat Neufchatel cheese and 1/4 cup sugar with mixer until blended. Add dry gelatin mix, zest and juice; mix well.
  2. 2 Whisk in COOL WHIP and mint; pour into prepared pan. Mix pretzel crumbs, remaining sugar and butter; sprinkle over pudding mixture. Cover dessert with ends of plastic wrap; use to gently press crumb mixture into filling.
  3. 3 Freeze 3 hours or until firm. Invert dessert onto serving plate; remove pan and plastic wrap. Let dessert stand at room temperature 15 min. to soften slightly before cutting to serve.

By Cool Whip

Quick and Easy Pretzel Bites with Nutella® Dipping Sauce

Quick and Easy Pretzel Bites with Nutella® Dipping Sauce

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Unroll pizza crust and cut into 2-inch squares. Roll each square into a ball and place on a cookie sheet.
  3. 3 Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil. Stir in baking soda until dissolved. Add pizza balls to the boiling water in batches. Cook until puffed up and floating, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle salt on top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. 5 Mix Neufchatel cheese, chocolate-hazelnut spread, and milk together to make chocolate dipping sauce. Add more milk for a thinner dip. Mix mustard and honey together in a separate bowl. Serve warm pretzel bites with dipping sauces.

By tcasa

Lighter Fettuccini Alfredo

Lighter Fettuccini Alfredo

4.4

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large pot of boiling salted water cook fettuccini until al dente. Drain.
  2. 2 Combine milk, cubed Neufchatel cheese, butter or margarine, garlic powder, onion powder, minced garlic, and salt. Stir until smooth. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until blended.
  3. 3 Toss pasta with Alfredo sauce and serve warm.

By Linda Lou

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Cook sausage in a skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain. Add Neufchatel cheese; cook and stir until combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
  3. 3 Unroll crescent rolls and place 1/2 of the rolls into an 8x8-inch glass baking dish. Make sure to press seams together. Top with sausage-Neufchatel cheese mixture and sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Top with remaining crescent rolls.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before cutting into 8 squares.

By Yoly

Baked Chicken Empanadas

Baked Chicken Empanadas

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Combine chicken, Neufchatel cheese, and salsa in a saucepan over medium heat until cheese melts, 3 to 5 minutes; season with salt and stir until well combined.
  3. 3 Drop 1 tablespoon chicken filling onto each empanada disc; fold dough over filling to enclose. Wet fingers with water; run along dough edges to help seal. Press edges together using the tines of a fork. Place empanadas on the prepared baking sheet; brush with heavy cream.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

By Yoly

Tres Leches Bread Pudding

Tres Leches Bread Pudding

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 2-quart baking dish.
  2. 2 Mix sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon together in a large bowl. Add bread cubes and stir until well incorporated. Let sit for 5 minutes so bread will absorb some of the liquid. Add walnuts and raisins and stir to combine.
  3. 3 Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish. Dot with Neufchatel cheese, pressing down.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before serving.

By Yoly

Raspberry-Lemon Cupcakes

Raspberry-Lemon Cupcakes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 9 cups in a cupcake tin with cupcake liners.
  2. 2 Cream Neufchatel cheese, butter, and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add egg and egg white; beat until well combined. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract.
  3. 3 Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl. Add to butter mixture and beat until just combined. Fold in raspberries. Spoon batter into the prepared cupcake tin, filling each cup 3/4 full.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 23 to 28 minutes. Cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool, about 20 minutes.
  5. 5 Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice together in a small bowl and drizzle over cooled cupcakes.

By Yoly

Summery Strawberry Pie

Summery Strawberry Pie

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
5 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Bake pie crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. 3 Beat Neufchâtel cheese, sugar, milk, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth; spread into pie crust with a spatula.
  4. 4 Arrange strawberries on top Neufchâtel mixture, cut-sides down, pushing slightly into filling; pour glaze over top.
  5. 5 Refrigerate before serving, at least 1 hour.

By Ilene Warfield

Easy Pumpkin Pie Cake

Easy Pumpkin Pie Cake

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease two 9-inch cake pans.
  2. 2 Combine cake mix, pumpkin puree, water, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a bowl; beat with an electric mixer until well incorporated. Pour batter into the prepared cake pans.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, combine powdered sugar, butter, Neufchatel cheese, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a bowl; beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Fill and frost the cooled cake.

By Yoly

Healthier Seven Layer Taco Dip

Healthier Seven Layer Taco Dip

4.9

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend taco seasoning mix and refried beans in a bowl. Spread mixture onto a large serving platter. Mix sour cream and Neufchatel cheese in a bowl. Spread over refried beans. Top layers with salsa. Place a layer of tomato, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, green onions, and lettuce over salsa. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese. Garnish with black olives.

By MakeItHealthy

Sweet Tart Waldorf Apple Salad

Sweet Tart Waldorf Apple Salad

4.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Toss diced apples with lemon juice in a salad bowl.
  2. 2 Beat Neufchatel cheese, whipped cream, brown sugar, mayonnaise, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl until dressing is smooth and creamy.
  3. 3 Stir grapes and celery into apples and toss lightly with dressing to coat. Top salad with walnut halves and sweetened dried cranberries.

By kcruther