Great Philadelphia Cream Cheese Recipes

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Best Veggie Burgers

This dish calls for meatless burgers, but as long as it includes Philly, it’ll be the best burger any way you make it. Stay true to this vegetarian dish or use ground chuck. If you want all the meatiness, without the high fat intake, try using lean ground turkey. Hands down, you’re guaranteed the best burger.
Prep Time:
5 min
Total Time:
13 min
Makes:
4 servings
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen BOCA Meatless Original Burgers
4   kaiser rolls, split, toasted
1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
4   CLAUSSEN Kosher Dill Burger Slices

PREHEAT grill to medium-high. Grill patties 4 minutes on each side or until heated through.

SPREAD cut surfaces of rolls with cream cheese spread. Fill with patties; top with pickles.

Everyone knows that when it comes to cream cheese Philly can’t be beat. The same can be said of the full flavorful taste of Grey Poupon mustard. Put the two together and you get the best of both worlds. Try these recipes and see what I mean.

Spicy Mustard Dip
Dip your favorite veggies into this one. One part Philly, one part Grey Poupon, all parts yum!

Ham and Dijon Pastry Cups
The perfect puff pastry appetizer, this creation cooks up in less than 40 minutes and is filled with the distinctive flavors of Philly and Grey Poupon.

Saucy Honey Mustard Chicken
In this dish, skinless chicken breast is served up with a savory honey mustard sauce. Plate it with steamed rice and broccoli for fast meal that’s teeming with wholesome goodness.

Florentine Fish with Lemon Sauce
This is a full hearty meal guaranteed to impress family and friends. Pair this meal of stuffed flounder with a side of asparagus and carrots, to round it out.

Prosciutto-Dijon Pinwheels
Provolone, prosciutto, and Grey Poupon all lend themselves to this appetizer to create bite sized pieces of culinary heaven.

One Pan Meatball Stroganoff

Any recipe that only calls for one skillet is OK in my book. Prepare this meal for your family in under 30 minutes, and then let someone else do the dishes. Afterall, they’ll just have one skillet to worry about.
Prep Time:
10 min
Total Time:
25 min
Makes:
8 servings
1/4 cup  (1/2 stick) butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup  sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup flour
2 cans  (14-1/2 oz. each) low-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup  ketchup
3 cups instant white rice, uncooked
1 pkg.  (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed

PREPARE and cook Mastering the Meatball recipe. Cover 24 of the meatballs to keep warm. Cover and refrigerate or freeze remaining 24 meatballs for another use.

MELT butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in flour until well blended.

ADD broth, water, ketchup, rice and cream cheese; mix well. Add meatballs; mix lightly. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook 5 min. or until cream cheese is completely melted and meatballs are heated through, stirring frequently.

Philly And BBQ

So, you love cream cheese but sometimes you want to add a little extra something to the creamy taste of Philly. Kick it up a notch with barbecue sauce. That’s right, you read right. Philly and barbecue sauce go together like a hand and glove. If you don’t believe me, just try out these Philly BBQ inspired ideas. They’re bound to make a believer out of you.

BBQ Cheese Spread
This spread takes simple to the next level. With only 3 ingredients and a total 5 minute prep/cook time, you can enjoy this festive spread all summer long.

BBQ Bacon Party Spread
This hearty BBQ spread serves up with 1/3 less fat, thanks to Philly’s Neufchatel Cream Cheese. Calling for 2% milk, this recipe is made complete with less fat than you’d think. Serve it anytime without fretting about your waistline.

Awesome BBQ Burgers
The original version of this recipe calls for BOCA meatless burgers. I love veggie burgers, but sometimes you want a big beef patty to sink your teeth into. Substitute BOCA for ground chuck for a thick juicy Philly BBQ burger. Or if you want the meat without all the fat, opt for lean ground turkey.

Diner Special Meatloaf
This is an interesting twist on traditional meatloaf. Start by giving your meat a tangy zip, with barbecue sauce. Then build you sides into your main dish and you have a diner special.

Try this recipe for a quick easy meal for the family. With the fish being foil packed, it makes clean up a breeze. Take more time to enjoy with your family.

Prep Time:
20 min
Total Time:
35 min
Makes:
4 servings
1/4 cup PHILADELPHIA Chive & Onion Cream Cheese Spread
1/4 cup BREAKSTONE’S Sour Cream
1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
4 white fish fillets (4 oz. each), each cut crosswise in half
4 cups baby spinach leaves
1 small zucchini, cut into match-stick pieces (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup thinly sliced red peppers

PREHEAT oven to 375°F. Mix cream cheese spread, sour cream, horseradish and lemon juice until well blended; set aside.

CUT four 12-inch squares of heavy-duty foil. Place one fish piece in center of each square; top with 1 cup of the spinach and a second fish piece. Sprinkle evenly with zucchini and peppers; top with the cream cheese mixture. Bring up foil sides to enclose fish; double fold top and ends to seal each packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Place foil packets in single layer in 15×10x1-inch baking pan.

BAKE 15 min. or until fish flakes easily with fork. Remove from oven. Let stand 5 min. Open packets carefully. Place one packet on each of four dinner plates.

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.

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 the longing for layered pasta drenched in marinara and overrun 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.

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

Creamy Basil & Tomato Pasta

Prep Time:
20 min
Total Time:
2 hr 30 min
Makes:
8 servings, 1 cup each
2 lb. tomatoes, chopped (about 3 cups)
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cubed
1/4 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
1 pkg. (16 oz.) linguine
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted

TOSS tomatoes with cream cheese, dressing and basil; cover. Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

COOK pasta as directed on package; drain. Place in large bowl.

ADD tomato mixture and pine nuts; toss lightly.

This pasta is a great and easy way to get dinner on the table in a hurry. Add in a packet of frozen veggies for extra flavor!