Bowl of cream cheese with fresh herbs and spices and a piece of toast slathered with it - Gbh007/Getty Images When people think of cream cheese, bagels are usually the first thing that come to mind.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Food & Wine / Getty Images For an easy brunch upgrade, skip the store-bought flavored cream cheese and make your own with a block ...

For an easy brunch upgrade, skip the store-bought flavored cream cheese and make your own with a block of endlessly customizable plain cream cheese. Its smooth and mild base allows for a wide range of ...