Half-and-half, which is half cream and half milk, is a very versatile ingredient that you’ll find on the ingredient list in a wide range of recipes, from appetizers to stews to desserts. If you don’t already have some half and half in your fridge, these recipes will convince you to grab some on your next trip to the grocery store. Additionally, in many recipes, half-and-half can be used as substitute heavy cream which can help you if you find yourself in a difficult situation.
Whether you bought a carton of half-and-half for a recipe and are looking for a way to use the rest or you have some in your fridge that’s about to expire, here are our best recipes using half-and-half .
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Homemade mashed potatoes are simple to make and worth it in our opinion. When you make mashed potatoes in your Instant Pot, you can easily keep them warm until ready to serve with the pot’s “Keep Warm” feature.
Caitlin Bensell; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This restaurant-quality soup recipe is warm, comforting, and comes together in less than an hour.
Caitlin Bensell; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Serve up the delicious flavors of homemade French toast without having to stand in front of the stove stirring all morning with this casserole version of the classic breakfast dish.
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A cup of half-and-half is essential for making the custard base for this quiche recipe.
Half-and-half is combined with corn in a blender to create the creamy base for this corn casserole. And don’t let the name fool you, there are actually no scallops in this recipe, just lots of corn.
You’ll find half and half on the ingredient list for the cake layers and frosting for this chocolate dessert.
Refrigerated cookies and your trusty slow cooker will help this decadent casserole come together with just 20 minutes of hands-on time.
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Accessories stylist: Christine Keely
We’ve transformed the classic sandwich into a crowd-pleasing casserole. Just be sure to allow at least 8 hours of refrigeration before baking the casserole.
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Half-and-half serves as the base for the creamy filling in this classic pie recipe. You can use a refrigerated pie crust or make one with your favorite homemade recipe.
Thrown together in one pot in 45 minutes, this Chicken Alfredo dish will become a staple of your weeknight dinner. Plus, it’s stylish enough for weekend entertaining.
Using 3 cups of half-and-half, this banana pudding recipe serves 16, so it’s ideal for entertaining.
Although you will only find onions on the ingredient list for this frittata, you can also add other vegetables that you have on hand.
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This over-the-top pie starts with a chocolate cookie crust. The crust is then filled with a layer of brownies, a layer of chocolate pudding and finished with whipped topping and cookie crumbles.
You can use fresh or frozen corn for this cheesy casserole. Just be sure to drain off any excess water so it doesn’t make the dish watery.
Greg DuPree; Food stylist: Ali Ramey; Props Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
Quiche is a pretty simple brunch recipe. To make it easier, you can use a pre-made crust if you like.
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Half and half, eggs and a few spices are all you need to create the filling for this easy pie.
Soup in 30 minutes? Yes please! To make this recipe even more comforting, serve it in a bread bowl.
Whether you enjoy it for breakfast or dessert, you can’t go wrong with this classic pound cake recipe. Just be sure to let your eggs, butter, and cream cheese come to room temperature before you start mixing.
We recommend serving this appetizer while still hot out of the oven.
Lime juice and zest combine half and half to create the custard for this tangy ice cream cake.
Although we love the look of these cornbread sticks made in a cast iron corn stick panyou can also make them in a mini muffin mold.
Slow cooker dips are great not only because of their ease, but the slow cooker can also keep the dip warm until ready to enjoy.
You don’t have to choose between cake and pie with this recipe. Enjoy the best of both with this layer cake that’s almost too pretty to eat.
Will Dickey
Half-and-half adds lots of richness to this recipe that makes moist homemade oatmeal with just 10 minutes of cooking in an Instant Pot.
If you’ve never made homemade cheese straws, you may be surprised at how easy they are to make. Besides the half and half, you only need five additional ingredients.
