42 creamy butter optional Recipes

butter, divided, day-old bread, cubed, onions, quartered & thinly sliced, water, chicken bouillon granules, all-purpose flour, milk, divided, shredded swiss cheese, divided, pepper, fresh minced chives (optional) or fresh minced parsley (optional)

butter, potatoes, peeled and sliced, salt, fresh ground black pepper, milk, cheddar cheese, shredded, parsley, chopped (optional garnish )

russet potatoes, peeled and halved, butter , cut into cubes, cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened, sour cream, hidden valley dry ranch dressing mix (start with 1/2 package adding in more to taste), milk (optional and as needed for extra creaminess, or use whipping cream) (optional)

pastry pie crust, baked and cooled, crunchy peanut butter, light corn syrup, vanilla, cool whip, chocolate shavings (optional) or peanuts (optional) or chopped peanut butter cup (optional)

chocolate graham cracker crumbs (about 12 squares), splenda granular, sugar substitute, unsweetened cocoa powder (regular or dutch process), butter or 1/2 cup margarine, low fat cottage cheese, style light cream cheese (1/3 less calories than regular cream cheese) or 8 oz reduced-fat cream cheese, at room temperature (1/3 less calories than regular cream cheese), style fat free cream cheese, at room temperature, semi-sweet chocolate chips, splenda granular, sugar substitute, brown sugar, dutch-processed cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, almond extract, egg, egg whites, light sour cream, chocolate curls (optional) or chocolate chips (optional), fat-free whipped topping (non-dairy whipped topping) (optional) or fat free cream (non-dairy whipped topping) (optional) or cool whip lite (non-dairy whipped topping)

onion, extra large, chopped, carrots , coarsley chopped (can use more), celery ribs, sliced, minced fresh garlic (to taste), butter , plus, butter, divided, head cauliflower (cut into small florets or chopped ), chicken broth, fresh parsley, finely chopped, salt and pepper, dried basil, dried tarragon (optional but good to use ), flour, full-fat whole milk or 1 cup half-and-half cream, whipping cream, grated parmesan cheese, sour cream

onion, chopped, butter, diced tomatoes, undrained (if you like a spicier taste, use rotel), condensed tomato soup, undiluted, milk, sugar, dried basil, paprika, garlic powder, cream cheese, cubed, croutons (optional) or bagel chips, shredded cheese (optional)

tomatoes (or 28 oz can whole undrained), butter, chopped onion, chopped celery, low-fat milk, baking soda, sugar, celery salt, low-sodium tomato sauce, tomato paste, salt and pepper, to taste, shredded cheddar cheese (optional) or 1/2-1 cup american cheese (optional)

butter, room temperature (no subs!), cream cheese, room temperature, vanilla (if possible use clear ), whipping cream , unwhipped (for the best texture use only ), sugar , sifted (more if needed, must be sifted), cool whip frozen whipped topping, thawed (optional)

cream of mushroom soup or 2 (10 3/4 oz) cans cream of chicken soup, cooked ham (cut or torn into fair size pieces), potatoes , cooked but still firm, quartered, then thick sliced, milk or 1 1/4 cups half-and-half, butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted, velveeta cheese, sliced and cubed, green onion, chopped, frozen broccoli (good without veggies, optional) (optional) or 3/4 cup fresh broccoli, partially cooked (good without veggies) (optional), kosher salt, pepper, celery salt, mayonnaise, sour cream, colby cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated

chocolate cookie crumbs (20 cookies), sugar, butter or 1/4 cup margarine, melted, cream cheese, softened, creamy peanut butter, sugar, butter or 1 tbsp margarine, softened, vanilla extract, heavy cream , whipped, grated chocolate (optional) or chocolate cookie crumb (optional)

milk, cornstarch, rum or 1/2 tsp extract, butter, softened, powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder (optional), vanilla

quick oats, uncooked, ripe banana, mashed, natural-style peanut butter, evaporated milk, honey (optional) or 1 tsp brown sugar (optional), salt (optional), cinnamon (optional)

grain and wild rice blend (i use uncle ben s), butter, canned sliced mushrooms, drained (can use more, i just use 1 can for this ), onion, chopped, minced fresh garlic (or to taste), flour, salt and pepper, half-and-half cream, chicken broth, grated parmesan cheese (or to taste), cubed cooked chicken (can use less , i blanch my chicken breasts in boiling water with salt for about 20 minutes), pimiento, drained and diced, chopped fresh parsley (optional and to taste, i use about 1/4 cup), almonds

baking potatoes, baked, butter or 2 tbsp margarine, shallot, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, chopped fresh chives, divided, sour cream, crumbled gorgonzola, prepared white horseradish, fresh ground white pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (pinch or two) (optional)

fritos corn chips (optional -- try this with the flamin hot variety), white sugar, light corn syrup, creamy peanut butter (optional -- use chunky peanut butter or the nut butter or nut butter substitute of your choice, e.g.), milk chocolate chips (optional -- use dark chocolate instead ), marshmallows

flour, baking powder, baking soda, kosher salt, powdered sugar , plus, powdered sugar, dark brown sugar , packed, butter, softened, maple extract (or use 2 tsp vanilla extract), creamy peanut butter, vegetable oil, egg, milk chocolate chips, chopped walnuts (optional) or 1/2 cup pecans (optional) or 1/2 cup peanuts (optional)

peanut butter (creamy or crunchy), light corn syrup, corn flakes cereal (i use clusters brand only), vanilla ice cream, slightly softened (prefer breyer s natural vanilla), chocolate syrup, optional for garnish, peanuts, optional for garnish