Recipe Exchange

"This is a slightly healthier version of traditional chocolate chip cookies because margarine and cream cheese replace straight butter. They bake up moist and cake-like and have a delicious taste. I always gets rave reviews!" Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package   cream cheese 1 cup   margarine 3/4 cup   white sugar 3/4 cup   packed brown sugar 1   egg 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups   all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon   baking powder 1/2 teaspoon   salt 2 cups   milk chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray (I use butter flavored) and set aside. Combine cream cheese, margarine, and sugars. Blend in egg and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and mix well. Add chocolate chips and mix. Bake 15-18 minutes or until edges are slightly browned. Enjoy!

"Cream cheese squares. Very easy, and very good." Ingredients 2 (8 ounce) cans   refrigerated crescent roll dough 2 (8 ounce) packages   cream cheese 1 cup   white sugar 1 teaspoon   vanilla extract 1/2 cup   margarine, melted 1/4 cup   white sugar 1 teaspoon   ground cinnamon Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch pan. Press one can of the crescent rolls into the bottom of the prepared pan. In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Spread over the crescent layer. Unroll the second can of crescent rolls and lay them on top of the cream cheese layer. Do not press down. Pour the melted margarine over the entire pan. Combine the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is crisp and golden.

"Nothing brings a recipe to life like fresh lemons! For a change of pace from the standard Southern-style lemon bars, you need to look no further! This recipe is easy and the taste is divine. I have also made this with Splenda® and low-fat cream cheese and they were just as wonderful." Ingredients cooking spray 2 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent roll dough (such as Pillsbury® Recipe Creations®), divided 2   lemons, zested and juiced, divided 2 (8 ounce) packages   cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup   white sugar 2 tablespoons   butter, melted 3 tablespoons   white sugar Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Press 1 can crescent roll dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, stretching to the edges. Mix the zest of 1 1/2 lemons and juice from 2 lemons together in a bowl. Beat cream chees...

"A chicken and spinach lasagna with a creamy white cheese sauce. Great for any kind of pot luck. My kids love it." Ingredients 9   lasagna noodles 1/2 cup   butter 1   onion, chopped 1 clove   garlic, minced 1/2 cup   all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon   salt 2 cups   chicken broth 1 1/2 cups   milk 4 cups   shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 cup   grated Parmesan cheese, divided 1 teaspoon   dried basil 1 teaspoon   dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon   ground black pepper 2 cups   ricotta cheese 2 cups   cubed, cooked chicken meat 2 (10 ounce) packages   frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained 1 tablespoon   chopped fresh parsley 1/4 cup   grated Parmesan cheese for topping Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna nood...

"Rich and creamy! I have found that Parmesan cheese doesn't melt well, and often substitute Gruyere cheese." Ingredients 1/4 cup   butter 1 cup   heavy cream 1 clove   garlic, crushed 1 1/2 cups   freshly grated Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup   chopped fresh parsley Directions Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium low heat. Add cream and simmer for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cheese and whisk quickly, heating through. Stir in parsley and serve.

"A dreamy cheesecake with caramel on a pecan crust is topped with more chopped pecans and drizzled with caramel." Ingredients 1 1/2 cups   NABISCO Graham Cracker Crumbs 1 cup   coarsely chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided 2 tablespoons   granulated sugar 1/4 cup   butter, melted 4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened 1 cup   firmly packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons   flour 1/2 cup   BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream 1 tablespoon   vanilla 3   eggs 1 (14 ounce) bag   KRAFT Caramels, divided 2 tablespoons   water, divided Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mix graham crumbs, 1/2 cup of the pecans, the granulated sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 min. Beat cream cheese, brown sugar and flour in large bowl with electric mixe...

"An old fashioned hamburger steak recipe topped with cream of mushroom. Serve with some warm mashed potatoes and your favorite green vegetable. Our family loves this. Makes a great cheap meal!" Ingredients 3 pounds   ground beef 25   saltine crackers, crushed 1 cup   milk 1/2 teaspoon   black pepper 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1/2 teaspoon   garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon   Italian seasoning 3 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (8 ounce) can   mushrooms, drained   (optional) Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, mix together the ground beef, crackers, milk, pepper, salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning. Form 6 or 8 large beef patties, and place in a 9x13 inch baking dish, or other shallow casserole dish. Pour the condensed soup evenly over the top of the patties, and sprinkle canned mushrooms over the top. Cover the pan with a lid o...