Osmosis Mom Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I accidentally bought several cans of these instead of condensed milk, so am now looking for a use for them. Don't really want to use it as a creamer or as a drinkable substitute, so what else do you recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keptwoman Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 You can use it in recipies as a low fat cream alternative. I use it when I make a creamy risotto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 It makes terrific fudge! And the holidays are coming.... :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I use it when I make 'from scratch' mashed potatoes...creamy and wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plansrme Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I don't know why, but most of the recipes that I see for these use evaporated milk. Terri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Virginia Dawn Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 It works ok in homemade mac and cheese and homemade pudding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osmosis Mom Posted October 22, 2009 Author Share Posted October 22, 2009 I use it when I make 'from scratch' mashed potatoes...creamy and wonderful! So, just this instead of milk? And butter? No added water? I haven't made mashed potatoes in ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Or - mix it with water to have milk (although I'd cook with it rather than drink it). Pumpkin pie time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 So, just this instead of milk? And butter? No added water? I haven't made mashed potatoes in ages. I boil enough peeled Yukon Gold potatoes for 6 people, drain, then squash with a potato masher, then add a little butter for extra flavor, some salt (or garlic salt), pepper, and a can (or slightly less, watching the consistency) of evap milk, and squash some more or whip fluffy with the mixer...oh, my! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhM Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I've used it for many things mentioned here - pumpkin pie, fudge, mashed potatoes. I also have used it for coffee creamer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrixieB Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 It makes terrific fudge! And the holidays are coming.... :D :thumbup: Fudge! And pumpkin pie too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I use it for fudge and pumpkin custard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I love taking evap milk to the ski slopes along with hot cocoa packets and marshmallows and a microwaveable bowl. I use the resort's microwave to heat the milk and water for tasty hot cocoa -- much better and much cheaper than buying it there. Last year when I got a ton of evap milk for free, I used it all up making hot cocoa at home as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula j Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Basically anything you use milk or cream for. It makes the absolute best mac and cheese and I also used a can the other day to make alfredo sauce and it was amazing.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inactive Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Basically anything you use milk or cream for. :iagree: I use it in all my baking...YUMMY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 Pies. Puddings, perhaps. Fudge. Indian milk-based sweets. Some people like it in mac and cheese that's baked in the oven because it doesn't break up/curdle. OR you can just pump it full of sugar and use it as you planned to use the sweetened condensed milk. That's all sweetened condensed milk is. The best make-your-own version is to mix 1 cup of evaporated milk with 1-1/4 cups of sugar in a saucepan, heat and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved, and let cool. http://www.ochef.com/125.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thowell Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I use it in my chicken and dumplings! Best you'll ever taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted October 22, 2009 Share Posted October 22, 2009 I've used it for many things mentioned here - pumpkin pie, fudge, mashed potatoes. All of that, plus, it goes in my chile relleno casserole when I'm too lazy to make chile rellenos from scratch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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