How To Use Up Leftover Cream Cheese

By Priya Arora

Lunchtime Redemption

Don't mourn the half-eaten tub! Spread it on bagels, toast, or sandwiches. Smoked salmon and cucumber, tomato and basil, the possibilities are endless.

Creamy Pasta Paradise

Hot pasta craves cheese's gentle touch. Melt it in, swirling your leftover love. Sautéed veggies, chicken's golden hue, or shrimp's briny kiss? A simple dish, reborn anew.

Dip It, Whip It, Devour It

Honey's kiss, herb's fragrant sway, whipped cream cheese takes center stage. Fresh veggies, crackers, pretzels stand by, for a snack that's light and oh so fly.

Frosting's Tiny Triumph

A dollop of leftover delight, frosting fit for bite-sized bites. Cupcakes, muffins, a cake's petite charm, cream cheese crowns them, keeping sweetness from harm.

Stuffed Delights, Big and Small

Mushrooms, jalapeños, anticipation high, cream cheese and spice, a tempting sigh. Herbs and flavors join the fun, baked to bubbly, golden sun.

Salad's Creamy Companion

Olive oil, vinegar, herb's gentle song, cream cheese dances in, where it belongs. Creamy dressing, fruits and nuts embrace, a salad symphony, with a smile on its face.

Soup's Rich Embrace

Chowder's warmth, a comforting sigh, cream cheese adds a velvety tie. A dollop swirls, whisked with care, richness blooms, a delightful affair.