Brunch Recipes Made Even Better With Cream Cheese

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Sweetened cream cheese soaks up the citrus flavors of lemon zest and coats dozens of tasty cinnamon roll pieces in this raspberry-topped breakfast beauty. The best part is that you can prep this brunch bake in just 15 minutes, so you can serve a compliment-worthy treat without spending too much time and effort in the kitchen.

Sweetened cream cheese soaks up the citrus flavors of lemon zest and coats dozens of tasty cinnamon roll pieces in this raspberry-topped breakfast beauty. The best part is that you can prep this brunch bake in just 15 minutes, so you can serve a compliment-worthy treat without spending too much time and effort in the kitchen.

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It’s no question that warm biscuits and fresh berries are a must at every great brunch—but when you combine both with a sweetened cream cheese mixture, the result is truly exceptional. This marvelous breakfast bake does just that in four simple steps and with only five tasty ingredients, so you can get all of the “oohs” and “aahs” with barely any of the effort.

It’s no question that warm biscuits and fresh berries are a must at every great brunch—but when you combine both with a sweetened cream cheese mixture, the result is truly exceptional. This marvelous breakfast bake does just that in four simple steps and with only five tasty ingredients, so you can get all of the “oohs” and “aahs” with barely any of the effort.

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A mash-up can be a wonderful thing—after all, the magical mid-morning meal we call brunch wouldn’t exist without the mash-up of breakfast and lunch! We decided to make a lovely mash-up of our own by combining two of our favorite a.m. treats: cinnamon rolls and monkey bread. Colorful berries are mixed with sugar-coated cinnamon roll bits and baked together into this showstopping pull-apart. Cream cheese-infused icing comes in for the win once more when it’s drizzled over the beautiful creation, resulting in a can’t-resist dish everyone will want to try!

A mash-up can be a wonderful thing—after all, the magical mid-morning meal we call brunch wouldn’t exist without the mash-up of breakfast and lunch! We decided to make a lovely mash-up of our own by combining two of our favorite a.m. treats: cinnamon rolls and monkey bread. Colorful berries are mixed with sugar-coated cinnamon roll bits and baked together into this showstopping pull-apart. Cream cheese-infused icing comes in for the win once more when it’s drizzled over the beautiful creation, resulting in a can’t-resist dish everyone will want to try!

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That’s right, cream cheese is the secret to this extra-flavorful monkey bread, too! For this particular recipe, we combined the icing from a can of blueberry sweet biscuits with cream cheese for an extra dreamy icing that seriously complements the ooey-gooey goodness of the sugar and brown butter-coated biscuits in this no-fail dish.

That’s right, cream cheese is the secret to this extra-flavorful monkey bread, too! For this particular recipe, we combined the icing from a can of blueberry sweet biscuits with cream cheese for an extra dreamy icing that seriously complements the ooey-gooey goodness of the sugar and brown butter-coated biscuits in this no-fail dish.

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You might not be able to tell from the outside, but these cinnamon-sugar-coated French toast roll-ups have a sweet surprise in the center: a maple-cream cheese filling that will have everyone going back for more. Serve with warm maple syrup for a dippable bite that’s guaranteed to be a favorite among kids and adults alike.

You might not be able to tell from the outside, but these cinnamon-sugar-coated French toast roll-ups have a sweet surprise in the center: a maple-cream cheese filling that will have everyone going back for more. Serve with warm maple syrup for a dippable bite that’s guaranteed to be a favorite among kids and adults alike.

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You won’t be able to stop yourself from waking up early when you know this five-star blueberry-lemon bake is on the brunch menu! A blueberry and lemon zest-filled cream cheese mixture coats sugary cinnamon roll pieces to create a mouthwatering breakfast bake that no one will be able to resist. Pillsbury fan GinaMarieF says, “This is a very quick and easy recipe that tastes like it isn't! My family really enjoyed it!”

You won’t be able to stop yourself from waking up early when you know this five-star blueberry-lemon bake is on the brunch menu! A blueberry and lemon zest-filled cream cheese mixture coats sugary cinnamon roll pieces to create a mouthwatering breakfast bake that no one will be able to resist. Pillsbury fan GinaMarieF says, “This is a very quick and easy recipe that tastes like it isn't! My family really enjoyed it!”

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You can prep this caramel-loaded crescent ring up to two hours prior to serving. So you can throw the ingredients together when you wake up and spend the rest of your morning relaxing before your brunch crowd arrives. The cream cheese in this indulgent dish is sweetened with brown sugar and coats a ring of unwrapped crescents before a cinnamon-sugar apple combination is spread on top. It’s all wrapped up into an eye-catching brunch treat that’s guaranteed to earn you lots of compliments.

You can prep this caramel-loaded crescent ring up to two hours prior to serving. So you can throw the ingredients together when you wake up and spend the rest of your morning relaxing before your brunch crowd arrives. The cream cheese in this indulgent dish is sweetened with brown sugar and coats a ring of unwrapped crescents before a cinnamon-sugar apple combination is spread on top. It’s all wrapped up into an eye-catching brunch treat that’s guaranteed to earn you lots of compliments.

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This tasty pull-apart will bring everyone together with an outstanding vanilla drizzle and a fresh raspberry-cream cheese center. We took our biscuits and packed them with a can’t-resist filling for a delicious creation you won’t believe started with a can of biscuits. Pillsbury fan, Km3033 says, “Couldn't believe this came from a can of biscuits. Talk about a transformation (and a tasty one at that!)”

This tasty pull-apart will bring everyone together with an outstanding vanilla drizzle and a fresh raspberry-cream cheese center. We took our biscuits and packed them with a can’t-resist filling for a delicious creation you won’t believe started with a can of biscuits. Pillsbury fan, Km3033 says, “Couldn't believe this came from a can of biscuits. Talk about a transformation (and a tasty one at that!)”

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Colorful mixed berries are the star of this party-ready fruit pizza, and dreamy cream cheese is the glue that holds it all together. Fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries sit on a bed of a cream cheese and marshmallow crème mixture for a vibrant dish worthy of becoming your newest brunch staple.

Colorful mixed berries are the star of this party-ready fruit pizza, and dreamy cream cheese is the glue that holds it all together. Fresh strawberries, raspberries and blueberries sit on a bed of a cream cheese and marshmallow crème mixture for a vibrant dish worthy of becoming your newest brunch staple.

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If you think oven-baking cinnamon rolls makes your house smell amazing in the morning, just wait until you heat them up in the slow cooker. Here, cinnamon roll pieces are slow-cooked in a mixture of cream cheese, caramel sauce and milk and topped with sliced bananas and caramel icing for a hands-off brunch bake that’s just as easy to make as it is to eat!

If you think oven-baking cinnamon rolls makes your house smell amazing in the morning, just wait until you heat them up in the slow cooker. Here, cinnamon roll pieces are slow-cooked in a mixture of cream cheese, caramel sauce and milk and topped with sliced bananas and caramel icing for a hands-off brunch bake that’s just as easy to make as it is to eat!

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Turns out, apples taste even more amazing when they’re covered with cream cheese and powdered sugar, then baked with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls into an irresistible brunch bake. But there’s no need to take our word for it. With more than 30 positive ratings and reviews, Pillsbury fans are raving over this super-easy Apple Cinnamon Bubble-Up Bake. Pillsbury fan amqladybug says, “This turned out delicious and tasted like a dessert from a bakery. A cross between sticky bun and strudel. I highly recommend trying it.”

Turns out, apples taste even more amazing when they’re covered with cream cheese and powdered sugar, then baked with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls into an irresistible brunch bake. But there’s no need to take our word for it. With more than 30 positive ratings and reviews, Pillsbury fans are raving over this super-easy Apple Cinnamon Bubble-Up Bake. Pillsbury fan amqladybug says, “This turned out delicious and tasted like a dessert from a bakery. A cross between sticky bun and strudel. I highly recommend trying it.”

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A block of cream cheese isn’t the only ingredient that we transformed in the making of this one-of-a-kind recipe. We also reinvented a can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls by stacking them together, spreading them with sweetened cream cheese and rerolling them into a flavor-packed loaf that’s baked to perfection in your handy loaf pan. The result? A five-ingredient breakfast bread that looks impressive but comes together in a snap.

A block of cream cheese isn’t the only ingredient that we transformed in the making of this one-of-a-kind recipe. We also reinvented a can of Pillsbury cinnamon rolls by stacking them together, spreading them with sweetened cream cheese and rerolling them into a flavor-packed loaf that’s baked to perfection in your handy loaf pan. The result? A five-ingredient breakfast bread that looks impressive but comes together in a snap.

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We know it’s going to be a great meal when there’s a basket of sweet biscuits and a jar full of Nutella® hazelnut spread at the table—so we had a hunch that when these two delightful ingredients were baked together and drizzled with cream cheese icing, a new brunch superstar would be born. Oh boy, were we right! This craveable treat is bursting with toasty, chocolaty bliss in each warm bite and won’t last long at the brunch table.

We know it’s going to be a great meal when there’s a basket of sweet biscuits and a jar full of Nutella® hazelnut spread at the table—so we had a hunch that when these two delightful ingredients were baked together and drizzled with cream cheese icing, a new brunch superstar would be born. Oh boy, were we right! This craveable treat is bursting with toasty, chocolaty bliss in each warm bite and won’t last long at the brunch table.

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Say hello to our latest brunch obsession: eye-catching Mini Mixed Berry Crescent Braids. These pretty creations are loaded with a sweetened cream cheese mixture and fresh berries that have been tossed in strawberry preserves for a homemade pastry that’s perfect for any mid-morning get-together.

Say hello to our latest brunch obsession: eye-catching Mini Mixed Berry Crescent Braids. These pretty creations are loaded with a sweetened cream cheese mixture and fresh berries that have been tossed in strawberry preserves for a homemade pastry that’s perfect for any mid-morning get-together.

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No need to make a breakfast bread from scratch when you have crescent dough on your side! That’s right, this twisted loaf starts with a can of crescents and is spread with a sugar-vanilla cream cheese mixture before being sprinkled with crushed strawberries and twisted up in a loaf pan. Once baked, the beautiful twists showcase the vibrant strawberry colors and the heavenly cream cheese center makes the bread taste extra indulgent.

No need to make a breakfast bread from scratch when you have crescent dough on your side! That’s right, this twisted loaf starts with a can of crescents and is spread with a sugar-vanilla cream cheese mixture before being sprinkled with crushed strawberries and twisted up in a loaf pan. Once baked, the beautiful twists showcase the vibrant strawberry colors and the heavenly cream cheese center makes the bread taste extra indulgent.

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Don’t be fooled by the awe-inspiring presentation, this cinnamon-flavored crescent star won’t take hours in the kitchen to perfect. Although everyone will you think you spent forever crafting this brunch beauty, you can actually prep it in just over a half an hour! Layers of cinnamon-sugar and walnut-sprinkled crescent dough stack up with layers of sweetened cream cheese-spread dough and is twisted into an easy star design. The sweet morning treat tastes unbelievable with the sugary cream cheese dipping sauce or with a warm cup of coffee.

Don’t be fooled by the awe-inspiring presentation, this cinnamon-flavored crescent star won’t take hours in the kitchen to perfect. Although everyone will you think you spent forever crafting this brunch beauty, you can actually prep it in just over a half an hour! Layers of cinnamon-sugar and walnut-sprinkled crescent dough stack up with layers of sweetened cream cheese-spread dough and is twisted into an easy star design. The sweet morning treat tastes unbelievable with the sugary cream cheese dipping sauce or with a warm cup of coffee.

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Whether you’re hosting a festive brunch with your friends or serving up a mid-morning treat for the kids, these Oreo™-stuffed cinnamon rolls might be the best recipe you can put on the menu. Cream cheese icing never fails to make cinnamon rolls taste even better, but it adds an incomparable flavor when it’s combined with the crushed Oreo™ topping—we can’t get enough, and we know your family will love it too!

Whether you’re hosting a festive brunch with your friends or serving up a mid-morning treat for the kids, these Oreo™-stuffed cinnamon rolls might be the best recipe you can put on the menu. Cream cheese icing never fails to make cinnamon rolls taste even better, but it adds an incomparable flavor when it’s combined with the crushed Oreo™ topping—we can’t get enough, and we know your family will love it too!

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These bite-sized breakfast treats actually begin as Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and are shaped into small rounds before being filled with sweet cherry preserves and a powdered sugar-cream cheese mixture. A buttery flour and sugar crumble tops each cake, all baked into a muffin-sized treat that goes perfectly with a morning cup of coffee. Pillsbury fan marie1102 says, “These are so delicious—truly a winner. The combination of crumbs, cream cheese and jam are a delight for everyone.”

These bite-sized breakfast treats actually begin as Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and are shaped into small rounds before being filled with sweet cherry preserves and a powdered sugar-cream cheese mixture. A buttery flour and sugar crumble tops each cake, all baked into a muffin-sized treat that goes perfectly with a morning cup of coffee. Pillsbury fan marie1102 says, “These are so delicious—truly a winner. The combination of crumbs, cream cheese and jam are a delight for everyone.”

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Reminiscent of something you’d find at your local bakery, this lemon-strawberry crescent roll-up is filled with a sugar and lemon cream cheese mixture that makes for a pillowy, delicious filling. It’s all wrapped up inside our flaky crescent dough with fresh strawberries and baked to perfection before a final lemon-sugar drizzle adds the finishing touches.

Reminiscent of something you’d find at your local bakery, this lemon-strawberry crescent roll-up is filled with a sugar and lemon cream cheese mixture that makes for a pillowy, delicious filling. It’s all wrapped up inside our flaky crescent dough with fresh strawberries and baked to perfection before a final lemon-sugar drizzle adds the finishing touches.

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Bring a little color to your brunch festivities with this strawberry-garnished, jam-filled pull-apart bread. A little bit of vanilla and some granulated sugar turn cream cheese into a dreamy filling that’s spread across buttermilk biscuit halves. A teaspoon of candy-like strawberry jam is dropped on top of each round and everything is scrunched together in a loaf pan for a pull-apart superstar that the whole family will love.

Bring a little color to your brunch festivities with this strawberry-garnished, jam-filled pull-apart bread. A little bit of vanilla and some granulated sugar turn cream cheese into a dreamy filling that’s spread across buttermilk biscuit halves. A teaspoon of candy-like strawberry jam is dropped on top of each round and everything is scrunched together in a loaf pan for a pull-apart superstar that the whole family will love.

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There’s no better way to eat cheesecake for breakfast than rolled up inside flaky crescent dough and flavored with zesty lemon flavors. Pillsbury fan MsEllie72 says, “These turned out great! A very easy and quick recipe. I love anything lemon.”

There’s no better way to eat cheesecake for breakfast than rolled up inside flaky crescent dough and flavored with zesty lemon flavors. Pillsbury fan MsEllie72 says, “These turned out great! A very easy and quick recipe. I love anything lemon.”

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Skip the bakery, these five-star pastries are just as good as anything you’d find downtown and they only take 20 minutes to prepare. Start with flaky crescent dough and form it into rounds. Then top each round with sweetened cream cheese and raspberry jam before baking, and you’ve got yourself a brunch treat you’ll be proud to show off. Try using different kinds of jam to switch things up each time you make them!

Skip the bakery, these five-star pastries are just as good as anything you’d find downtown and they only take 20 minutes to prepare. Start with flaky crescent dough and form it into rounds. Then top each round with sweetened cream cheese and raspberry jam before baking, and you’ve got yourself a brunch treat you’ll be proud to show off. Try using different kinds of jam to switch things up each time you make them!

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Another five-star Danish you just have to try, these bright-colored bites are perfect for a sunny weekend brunch. Pillsbury fan Digger63 says, “These were easy to make and tasted great!”

Another five-star Danish you just have to try, these bright-colored bites are perfect for a sunny weekend brunch. Pillsbury fan Digger63 says, “These were easy to make and tasted great!”

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You might become a morning person when you find out that you can in fact eat cheesecake for breakfast (it definitely got us out of bed)! These scrumptious bites are rich and creamy thanks to that lovely secret ingredient we call cream cheese. The cheesecake filling is delightful on its own, but it tastes even better when it’s stuffed in Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and topped with fresh berries and sweet icing.

You might become a morning person when you find out that you can in fact eat cheesecake for breakfast (it definitely got us out of bed)! These scrumptious bites are rich and creamy thanks to that lovely secret ingredient we call cream cheese. The cheesecake filling is delightful on its own, but it tastes even better when it’s stuffed in Pillsbury cinnamon rolls and topped with fresh berries and sweet icing.

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Easter brunch is truly the brunch of all brunches, and these adorable little crescent bunnies are the perfect treat to help you celebrate. Cream cheese, sugar and egg creates the luxuriously creamy filling, while our flaky Pillsbury crescents are easily transformed into an adorable bunny shape—perfect for the kids’ table!

Easter brunch is truly the brunch of all brunches, and these adorable little crescent bunnies are the perfect treat to help you celebrate. Cream cheese, sugar and egg creates the luxuriously creamy filling, while our flaky Pillsbury crescents are easily transformed into an adorable bunny shape—perfect for the kids’ table!

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Bring a little bit of Southern charm to your brunch spread with these peaches and cream-filled pastries. Use fresh peaches (or canned peach pie filling when you’re short on time) and a sugary cream cheese mixture for a luxurious summer-inspired filling.

Bring a little bit of Southern charm to your brunch spread with these peaches and cream-filled pastries. Use fresh peaches (or canned peach pie filling when you’re short on time) and a sugary cream cheese mixture for a luxurious summer-inspired filling.

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These adorable little quiches are filled with a fluffy cream cheese and egg mixture that’s loaded with fresh veggies like spinach, bell peppers, and green onions. The protein-packed combination fills Pillsbury pie crust cut-outs for a sharable breakfast bite that’s perfect for any brunch bunch!

These adorable little quiches are filled with a fluffy cream cheese and egg mixture that’s loaded with fresh veggies like spinach, bell peppers, and green onions. The protein-packed combination fills Pillsbury pie crust cut-outs for a sharable breakfast bite that’s perfect for any brunch bunch!

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Don’t be fooled by the picture, these savory egg and bacon crescent wraps are anything but average. We cooked the hearty eggs with cream cheese to add an extra touch of creaminess. The light and pillowy texture goes perfectly with savory bacon and doughy crescents, and the hand-held size makes them optimal for grazing!

Don’t be fooled by the picture, these savory egg and bacon crescent wraps are anything but average. We cooked the hearty eggs with cream cheese to add an extra touch of creaminess. The light and pillowy texture goes perfectly with savory bacon and doughy crescents, and the hand-held size makes them optimal for grazing!

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Enjoy a wonderful brunch and keep the family energized at the same time! Chive cream cheese spread is cooked with savory ham bits, fluffy eggs and zesty bell peppers for a creamy mixture that gets covered with cheese and wrapped in buttery crescent dough.

Enjoy a wonderful brunch and keep the family energized at the same time! Chive cream cheese spread is cooked with savory ham bits, fluffy eggs and zesty bell peppers for a creamy mixture that gets covered with cheese and wrapped in buttery crescent dough.

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Cream cheese combines with green chiles, shredded cheese, hash brown potatoes and taco-seasoned pork for an extra-savory morning-starter that will give you the energy you need to seize the day. All you have to do is spend 25 minutes prepping this Tex-Mex-inspired casserole, and the slow cooker will do the rest for you!

Cream cheese combines with green chiles, shredded cheese, hash brown potatoes and taco-seasoned pork for an extra-savory morning-starter that will give you the energy you need to seize the day. All you have to do is spend 25 minutes prepping this Tex-Mex-inspired casserole, and the slow cooker will do the rest for you!

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It’s everyone’s favorite kind of bagel, only giant! And as with any toasty bagel, you must have cream cheese to go with. Fortunately for you, this massive breakfast sandwich tastes as extraordinary as it looks, so it’s a great way to feed a crowd. With a few simple steps and a handful of inexpensive ingredients, you’ll be your own your way to an applause-worthy, party-sized dish in no time.

It’s everyone’s favorite kind of bagel, only giant! And as with any toasty bagel, you must have cream cheese to go with. Fortunately for you, this massive breakfast sandwich tastes as extraordinary as it looks, so it’s a great way to feed a crowd. With a few simple steps and a handful of inexpensive ingredients, you’ll be your own your way to an applause-worthy, party-sized dish in no time.

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These hand-held quiches are perfect for a mid-morning party. Cream cheese mixes with eggs, onions, and spinach for a cheesy center baked inside a flaky, garlic butter crescent roll. The best part is that little kids can eat them mess-free! Pillsbury fan hpfan1 says, “LOVE these. My three kids love these and they are always a popular and welcome change to the breakfast table.”

These hand-held quiches are perfect for a mid-morning party. Cream cheese mixes with eggs, onions, and spinach for a cheesy center baked inside a flaky, garlic butter crescent roll. The best part is that little kids can eat them mess-free! Pillsbury fan hpfan1 says, “LOVE these. My three kids love these and they are always a popular and welcome change to the breakfast table.”

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We can’t stop obsessing over everything bagel seasoning mix, so when we dreamed up the genius idea of adding it to our savory pie crust and creating a mouthwatering quiche, we knew we had to bring it to life. You might be surprised to see cream cheese also made the ingredient list in this savory quiche, but you can’t have a bagel-inspired breakfast bake without incorporating the cream cheese! In this recipe, it’s combined with hearty eggs and half and half to create an extra creamy, cheesy base that takes the overall flavor to a whole new level.

We can’t stop obsessing over everything bagel seasoning mix, so when we dreamed up the genius idea of adding it to our savory pie crust and creating a mouthwatering quiche, we knew we had to bring it to life. You might be surprised to see cream cheese also made the ingredient list in this savory quiche, but you can’t have a bagel-inspired breakfast bake without incorporating the cream cheese! In this recipe, it’s combined with hearty eggs and half and half to create an extra creamy, cheesy base that takes the overall flavor to a whole new level.