Great Philadelphia Cream Cheese Recipes

Easy Dinner Ideas

Philly makes dinner easy. How? Every meal is filled with Philly flavor, turns out rich and creamy, and brings the family to the table in less than 25 minutes. Each one of these dishes will have you and your brood saying, “Yum.”

Best Veggie Burgers
I love to sink my teeth into a good burger, even when that burger is composed of veggies. This recipe indulges the herbivore in all of us.

Microwave Chicken Enchiladas
A great meal, inspired by our neighbors to the south. You can’t ever go wrong with a dish that’s bursting with flavor and spice.

Creamy Spinach Ravioli
This is probably my favorite pasta dish. It alwyas looks so prestine, no matter how it’s served up. Add some spinach and Philly and you’ve got a dish, with class, in less than 20 minutes.

Swordfish with Leek Cream
Fish is always an easy dish to do. Add this Philly infused leek cream sauce and make an “easy meal” look like it took all day to create.

One-Pan Meatball Stroganoff
This is the perfect main dish. It will be the star of dinner. Serve up tasty sides like mashed potatoes and brocioli to give your family a well balanced meal.

Creamy Guava Dip

Make your tastebuds stand at attention with this creamy dip. Who can resist the goodness of guava? Go ahead and eat up.
Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
5 min
Makes:
1-1/2 cups or 12 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/3 cup  guava jelly

BEAT cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add jelly; mix well. Cover.

REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled.

SERVE with Cuban crackers and cut-up assorted fresh fruit.

This, under 30 minute, meal cooks up fast and easy. Pair it with a mixed green salad or even fresh fruit; and you’ll be left with one happy clan.
Prep Time: 5 min
Total Time: 25 min
Makes: 4 servings, 2 cups each.
3/4 cup egg noodles, uncooked
1 Tbsp.  butter
2 cups sliced mushrooms
1/2 cup  (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 cup chicken broth
3 cups  chopped cooked turkey
1 cup frozen peas

COOK noodles as directed on package.

MEANWHILE, melt butter in large skillet. Add mushrooms; cook until tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream cheese spread and broth. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 7 min. or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Add turkey and peas; cook until heated through, stirring frequently.

DRAIN noodles. Serve topped with the turkey mixture.

In Good Taste

Earlier this week I caught a whiff of garlic bread, during lunch, which made me want some lasagna. It’s three days later and I haven’t been able to shake to longing for layered pasta drenched in marinara and over run with cheese. Then I got to thinking, I wonder how it would taste with the addition of cream cheese. So, here you have my latest creation; Cheesy Philly Lasagna. I hope it hits the spot.

Cheesy Philly Lasagna

9 lasagna noodles
12 ounces ricotta cheese
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup Parmesan
1 (8-ounce) Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 cup mozzarella, grated
2 jars of marinara
1 clove of garlic, diced
1/4 cup chopped, fresh parsley leaves
1-1/2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1-1/2 pounds ground beef

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees.

COOK crumbled ground beef in a saucepan; with garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, and season salt; until no pink remains, then drain off the fat.

MIX 12 ounces ricotta cheese with 1 beaten egg and 1/2 cup Parmesan.

BOIL lasagna noodles according to the package directions.

LAYER lasagna in a 9×13x2 inch pan as follows: marinara sauce, 3 lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese mixture, meat, mozzarella, and dots of Philly cream cheese. Repeat layering until there are 3 layers in pan. Top with remaining marinara.

COVER pan with aluminum foil and place in oven, to bake for 20 minutes. At the end of 20 minutes remove foil and add remaining mozzarella on top. replace foil and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

SERVE while still gooey and hot.

Delicious Nutty Apple Snack

Great Treat for the kids or even you when you get some downtime. For something different, substitute the apples for pears or even bananas!
Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
5 min
Makes:
1 serving
2 Tbsp. PHILADELPHIA Light Cream Cheese Spread
1 medium  apple, cored, cut into 8 wedges
1 Tbsp. PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts, chopped

SPREAD cream cheese spread evenly onto apple wedges; sprinkle with peanuts.

Fiesta Cheese Spread

This cheese spread so good and so easy to make. Don’t be afraid of the little added spice, it’s not that spicy, just enough to make it interesting!
Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
3 hr 10 min
Makes:
28 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
2 jars (5 oz. each) KRAFT OLD ENGLISH Sharp Pasteurized Process Cheese Spread
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, undrained
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)

BEAT cream cheese and process cheese spread in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.

STIR in remaining ingredients until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate; cover.

REFRIGERATE several hours or until chilled. Serve with assorted NABISCO Crackers or tortilla chips.

Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
1 hr 10 min
Makes:
3 cups or 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. each
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup KRAFT Mayonnaise
1/3 cup sliced green onions
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, well drained
1 cup KRAFT Natural Italian* Cheese Crumbles
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers

BEAT cream cheese, mayo and half of the onions in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add spinach; mix until just blended.

STIR in cheese crumbles and peppers; cover.

REFRIGERATE at least 1 hour. Sprinkle with remaining onions just before serving.

**Save 30 calories and 3.5 grams of fat per serving by preparing as directed with PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese, KRAFT Light Mayonnaise, and KRAFT 2% Milk Reduced Fat Colby & Monterey Jack Crumbles.

Berry Smooth Cheesecake

Enjoy a serving of this rich and indulgent treat on special occasions. Garnish with additional whipped cream, sliced fresh strawberries and fresh mint just before serving.
Prep Time:
25 min
Total Time:
3 hr 35 min
Makes:
10 servings
1 cup HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
3 Tbsp.  sugar
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
1 env.  KNOX Unflavored Gelatine
1/4 cup water
1 pkg.  (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 pkg.  (10 oz.) frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed
1/2 cup milk
1 cup  whipping cream, whipped

PREHEAT oven to 325°F. Mix crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min.

SPRINKLE gelatine over water in small saucepan; let stand 1 min. Cook on low heat 3 min. or until gelatine is completely dissolved, stirring constantly; set aside. Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Drain strawberries, reserving liquid; set strawberries aside for later use. Add reserved strawberry liquid to gelatine along with the milk; stir until well blended. Gradually add to cream cheese mixture, stirring until well blended.

REFRIGERATE until slightly thickened. Gently stir in whipped cream and strawberries; pour over crust. Refrigerate several hours or until firm. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Philly Italian Cuisine

Take a trip to Italy tonight, without leaving the comfort of your home. Mix up this great Italian meal for your family and friends, then celebrate all the delicious wonderful foods Italy has to offer. Everyone will have fun!

Appetizer

Pesto Crostini

Side Dish

Zucchini with Parmesan Sauce

Main Course

Bow Ties Florentine

Dessert

Cappuccino Cream Cheese Brownies

Yummy Stuffed Bears

These stuffed bears are a great way to surprise the kids (or adults) with a fun little snack. They’re bit sized and delicious! For an extra sweet treat, dip the bears in some jelly. Mmm!
Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
5 min
Makes:
1 serving
1-1/2 tsp. peanut butter
12 TEDDY GRAHAMS Chocolate Graham Snack
1-1/2 tsp. PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
12 TEDDY GRAHAMS Graham Snacks

SPREAD peanut butter evenly onto 6 of the chocolate graham snacks; top each with second chocolate graham snack to make a sandwich.

SPREAD cream cheese spread evenly onto 6 of the graham snacks; top each with second graham snack to make a sandwich.