9 Ways to Use to Your Springform Pan (Besides Cheesecake!)
Many of you probably have a springform pan sitting at the back of the cupboard collecting dust if you haven’t recently made your favorite cheesecake you make once or twice a year. But this clever little pan can be used for so much more. It’s just begging you to use it’s unique ingenuity and spring into action to put it to more use.
I bought a springform pan from Amazon to use in my Instant Pot to make lasagna and I’m so happy I did. It turned out so great--I am sure to make it time and time again.
Here are 10 ideas to use for your springform pan (besides cheesecake):
1. Ice Cream Cake. You don’t have to buy a premade one from Dairy Queen or the store every time you want one. You can make one for the fraction of the cost at home and it makes for a stunning centerpiece for your next party.
2. Quiche. You can make a delicious quiche or cheddar egg tarte in your springform pan. The cheddar veggie torte recipe I will post at the bottom uses a clever crust of crushed crackers and butter pressed into the pan to keep all that delicious filling inside so it doesn’t spill out of the pan. You will love this recipe for your next brunch or breakfast for dinner night.
3. Deep Dish Pizza. Bring home all the best flavors of Chicago and make your very own deep dish pizza in your springform pan. It is something that seems a bit intimidating to try but you will love the results!
4. Jello Salad. You know those delicious Jello salads with pretzels, cream cheese and strawberries? This beautiful little side dish looks even more beautiful when it is popped out of the springform pan and on display at your next get-together. You can see all those beautiful layers and even serve it on a beautiful cake plate.
5. Chicken Pot Pie. You can either use traditional pie crusts to line the pan and top with, or you can even use refrigerated crescent roll dough for your next chicken or turkey pot pie in the springform pan. The crust will allow all that delicious filling to stay inside when you release the sides of the pie from the pan.
6. Casseroles. Casseroles get a bad rap--but they become pretty exciting when they are made in a springform pan and are sliced in big triangles for your next weeknight meal. Try a recipe like a burrito bake with crescent rolls on the bottom and sides of the pan and you create a Mexican food inspired casserole with ground beef, refried beans, onions, and all the toppings you could normally put on a taco: plenty of cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream and olives.
7. Trifles. If you don’t own a trifle dish don’t fret! You can still make all those beautiful trifle recipes in your springform pan. Once all those layers have set all the way in the fridge, you are free to release the sides and serve your beautiful dessert to your guests. The presentation will definitely be impressive!
8. Pasta Dishes. There are pasta pies or tortes you can make where you line the bottom and sides of the springform pan with garlic bread and fill it with the cheesy and saucy pasta. Like I mentioned before, lasagna turns out amazing in a springform dish as well!
9. Irish Soda Bread. You can turn this rustic favorite into a beautiful centerpiece on the table. Baking in the springform pan makes it even lighter and softer than usual.
Do you have any other ideas of things you like to make in your springform pan? Please share your ideas in the comments below.
1 1/3 cups 1-1/3 finely crushed multigrain crackers
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup finely chopped red onions
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
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I bought a springform pan from Amazon to use in my Instant Pot to make lasagna and I’m so happy I did. It turned out so great--I am sure to make it time and time again.
Here are 10 ideas to use for your springform pan (besides cheesecake):
1. Ice Cream Cake. You don’t have to buy a premade one from Dairy Queen or the store every time you want one. You can make one for the fraction of the cost at home and it makes for a stunning centerpiece for your next party.
2. Quiche. You can make a delicious quiche or cheddar egg tarte in your springform pan. The cheddar veggie torte recipe I will post at the bottom uses a clever crust of crushed crackers and butter pressed into the pan to keep all that delicious filling inside so it doesn’t spill out of the pan. You will love this recipe for your next brunch or breakfast for dinner night.
3. Deep Dish Pizza. Bring home all the best flavors of Chicago and make your very own deep dish pizza in your springform pan. It is something that seems a bit intimidating to try but you will love the results!
4. Jello Salad. You know those delicious Jello salads with pretzels, cream cheese and strawberries? This beautiful little side dish looks even more beautiful when it is popped out of the springform pan and on display at your next get-together. You can see all those beautiful layers and even serve it on a beautiful cake plate.
5. Chicken Pot Pie. You can either use traditional pie crusts to line the pan and top with, or you can even use refrigerated crescent roll dough for your next chicken or turkey pot pie in the springform pan. The crust will allow all that delicious filling to stay inside when you release the sides of the pie from the pan.
6. Casseroles. Casseroles get a bad rap--but they become pretty exciting when they are made in a springform pan and are sliced in big triangles for your next weeknight meal. Try a recipe like a burrito bake with crescent rolls on the bottom and sides of the pan and you create a Mexican food inspired casserole with ground beef, refried beans, onions, and all the toppings you could normally put on a taco: plenty of cheese, sour cream, tomatoes, shredded lettuce, sour cream and olives.
7. Trifles. If you don’t own a trifle dish don’t fret! You can still make all those beautiful trifle recipes in your springform pan. Once all those layers have set all the way in the fridge, you are free to release the sides and serve your beautiful dessert to your guests. The presentation will definitely be impressive!
8. Pasta Dishes. There are pasta pies or tortes you can make where you line the bottom and sides of the springform pan with garlic bread and fill it with the cheesy and saucy pasta. Like I mentioned before, lasagna turns out amazing in a springform dish as well!
9. Irish Soda Bread. You can turn this rustic favorite into a beautiful centerpiece on the table. Baking in the springform pan makes it even lighter and softer than usual.
Do you have any other ideas of things you like to make in your springform pan? Please share your ideas in the comments below.
Cheddar-Veggie Appetizer Torte
A line forms quickly behind this quiche-like torte at family gatherings. The wedges are easy to eat as finger food, plus it's delicious hot or cold. — Barbara Estabrook, Rhinelander, Wisconsin Recipe Type: Appetizers Total Time: PT55M
Prep time:
Yield: 16 servings
Serving size: 16
Calories per serving: 149
Ingredients:
Yield: 16 servings
Serving size: 16
Calories per serving: 149
1 1/3 cups 1-1/3 finely crushed multigrain crackers
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 small zucchini, finely chopped
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup finely chopped red onions
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable garlic and herb cream cheese
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Directions:
In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. In a large skillet, saute the zucchini, mushrooms, onion and red pepper in oil until tender. Spoon over cheese.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.
Source: tasteofhome.com
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in bacon. Pour over vegetable mixture. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; remove sides of pan. Serve warm or chilled. Refrigerate leftovers.
Source: tasteofhome.com
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Mary Richardson
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