OP back to say I appreciate the suggestions and we’re going to try a bunch of these (often have people over to hang out and watch games at the weekend this time of year).

FWIW, we ended up doing a buffalo chicken dip that was a big hit, but sausage/Rotel and the peach salsa ones are next on deck. Curious to see if I can get my kids to try clam dip, too.

[And in case the food police decide to visit this thread, I generally cook healthy meals, but YOLO.]

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Anonymous wrote:My grandparents would pour Worcestershire sauce over a block of softened cream cheese and serve it with crackers. It was a 70s thing, lol. Doesn't look all that great, but it is delicious.

If we are doing 70’s things that look regrettable, but taste unforgettable, try mushing it up with a can of smoked oysters.

PP here. My grandparents did this with clams! My grandfather would get all excited about clam dip.

Haha I came here to suggest clam dip! My midwestern family’s staple at every family event growing up. Eat it with Fritos. I’ll pass on all the 70s casseroles and jello molds, but give me clam dip!

My mom always used a can of crab meat! A sprinkle of paprika and some sliced slmonds on top!!

My other favorite was a block of cream cheese mixed with a can of no beam Hornell chili. Served with tortilla chips and sliced green bell peppers.

Anonymous wrote:My grandparents would pour Worcestershire sauce over a block of softened cream cheese and serve it with crackers. It was a 70s thing, lol. Doesn't look all that great, but it is delicious.

My parents used to do that with pick a Peppa sauce and cream cheese

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Anonymous wrote:Have a block of cream cheese to use up, but don’t feel like using it with bagels or making cheesecake/anything sweet.

Suggestions for something savory like a dip, or use in a casserole or something?

TIA

In the “or something” (though I know this was a while ago and you’ll have long since used it up) category: Martha Stewart Everyday Food once had a sandwich that featured rye bread, salami, arugula and cream cheese. It’s been a favorite ever since. It may have also included tomatoes but I don’t like them.

NP, this sounded tasty so I looked it up - https://www.marthastewart.com/313661/salami-and-cream-cheese-sandwich

(I miss Everyday Food!!)

Penny’s Fox Point seasoning mixed with a little water and cream cheese.
Serve with baguette, smoked salmon, cucumber, and dill. Amazng

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Anonymous wrote:My grandparents would pour Worcestershire sauce over a block of softened cream cheese and serve it with crackers. It was a 70s thing, lol. Doesn't look all that great, but it is delicious.

If we are doing 70’s things that look regrettable, but taste unforgettable, try mushing it up with a can of smoked oysters.

This! I eat it on water crackers.