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Creamier Milk - Carnation Evaporated Milk

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Carnation Evaporated Milk is a convenient substitute for regular milk.

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Ingredients:

NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk, amount per your recipe

Directions:

For rich and creamy results:
Substitute an equal amount of Carnation Evaporated Milk for the regular milk called for in your recipe.

For equal richness and creaminess to milk:
Substitute half Carnation Evaporated Milk and half water to replace the milk called for in your recipe.

NOTE: For a lower fat option, use Carnation Evaporated Lowfat Milk or Carnation Evaporated Fat Free Milk.

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Carnation Evaporated Milk

Barbara Greczkowski from GRISWOLD, CT

Growing up my Grandmother owned a restaurant. For all the special get togethers she would take out her white picture and pour one can of evaporated milk to 1 quart of milk. Yummy. It was just like cream or today's half and half.
Creamier Milk

PATRICIA WERLEY from HEMET, CA

Some very good ideas. I have been using Carnation Evaporated Milk in place of milk forever. It just makes everything taste so much better.
Great Product

Mary Johnson from Rocky Mount, NC

My mother taught me how to use this product in the kitchen. I use it for everything from scrambled eggs to casseroles. Using plain milk just does not do it for me--it has to be Carnation canned milk whenever a recipe calls for milk. Thank you for an excellent product.
Best Canned Milk EVER!!

Lucy Collins from HUNTINGTON, NY

I remember my mother using Carnation Evaporated Milk since I was a little tyke.(And that was a long,long time ago). She would use it for baking, cooking etc, you name it she would use it. I remember her using it for her Mashed Potatoes, and I'm the Mashed Potato Queen. When I knew we were having them for dinner, I'd scoot the chair over to the counter, with my own apron helping her, my duties, were to add the milk as she used the hand masher(which I still use to this day)for the potatoes. I also remember my father using it in his coffee, and the aroma was so delightful. When he wanted a late night snack, he would toast up bread(enough for us both), cut it up in squares, heat up the Carnation milk and pour it over our toast with a tad of sugar, ummmm and it was good and I still have it. Carnation Milk was always in my parents cupboards, always in mine, and now in my daughters cupboard. Great product to have along with the great memories.
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MARLENE MASON from PHOENIX, AZ

We were out of milk, so decided to use a can of milk. Half milk, half water. It is a very good substitute for the real thing.
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ERIS BLANTON from WATERTOWN, NY

I know this Carnation evaporated milk , use it. my mother did use this and I am 50years old their is no other brand. To us. I use this every day, MY mother pass on 14years ago. We love this product.
Creamier Mashed Potatoes

Carla Baio from OJAI, CA

Generally when I make home made mash potatoes which we just love, to make them so whipped and creamy I will heat up some cream, but after reading your site I now use carnation evepoarted milk, heat it up with melted butter and put on my mashed potatoes and whip with electric mixer, the best, creamiest whipped potatoes ever, so fast and easy too.
Carnation Evaporated Milk Versatility

Laura Fowlkes from NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV

I had forgotten how versatile Carnation evaporated milk is. Here I have been thinking I'm out of milk, yet Carnation evaporated milk is a staple in my pantry. Thank You for reminding me of all of it's uses. Chocolate Pie here I come!
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Becky White from WARRENSBURG, MO

I was pouring cereal into a bowl for breakfast one morning and discovered that I was out of skim milk. Remembering that I had read to use Carnation Fat Free Evaporated Milk in place of regular skim milk, I tried it. It really was good and I felt good about using it knowing that my calcium intake was boosted as well. Thanks for the tip!
Hot Chocolate with a WOW!!!

Brenda Trog from ZAPATA, TX

Please believe me and try CARNATION EVAPORATED MILK for hot chocolate. For just one cup; put in the desired amount of cocoa,sugar and boiling water to make a chocolate liquid. Add enough CARNATION EVAPORATED MILK to make a cup full. It will definitely warm your heart+your tummy. :-)
The Worlds Best Cole Slaw

Julie VanRaalte from Scales Mound, IL

Everyone always raves about my Cole slaw….My secret ingredient is Carnation Evaporated Milk. It makes it so creamy and you only need half as much mayo. A win win combination…!!
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VIVIAN LASHER from KITTANNING, PA

I would not make my potato soup or any thing else with out my carnetion milk. You just don't have the taste of the creamest home made goodness with out it. I could not replace it with anything.
Great for Pumpkin Pie recipes

Terry Feck from GEORGETOWN, KY

Nothing works better than Carnation Evaporated Milk for creamy pumpkin pies!
CHICKEN AND RICE

LINDA DARZIO from CRANSTON, RI

OH MY, I NEVER IN MY LIFE DREAMED THERE WERE SO MANY WAYS TO USE EVAPORATED MILK. MY CHICKEN AND RICE CASSEROLE WAS JUST THE CREAMIEST EVER. I WANT TO THANK EVERYONE FOR SUCH GREAT ADVICE. THANKS LINDA
No substitute!

SELINA LUJAN from LAS VEGAS, NV

My mom has been using Carnation Evaporated milk to make the BEST mashed potatoes as long as I can remember. There is No substitute!
Biscuits

DEBORAH WESTBROOK from BELZONI, MS

I was short on milk one morning when making biscuits; so, I used Carnation milk. They turned out light and fluffy. Now, I always use Carnation whenever I make biscuits. Thanks!!!
gravy

kay williamson from breckenridge, TX

There is no substitute to make a rich smooth milk gravy than to use Carnation evaporated milk. I have tried whole milk and it is not as rich and flavorful.
The best kept secret

Linda Kelly from Tucson, AZ

I have used Carnation Evaporated Milk as a substitute for milk in recipes since Grandma told me her secret. I began using it in coffee when I got "hooked" on the flavored creamers. It is easy, cheaper, and is available. My boys love the difference in cookies, and have been known to tell their friend's Moms that they need to get "my mom's recipe".
suggest Carnation eveporated milk to a friend

CATHY LIGON from Pagosa Springs, CO

We live in the mountains of Colorado, and my neighbor just moved here and was concerned about the problems the winter would cause. She was most worried about what she would do if she ran out of milk. I told her, "Just use Carnation Eveporated milk, it can be kept on the shelf forever." She hasn't come across the problem of having the roads too icy to drive on, but she stocked up on milk early.
I never knew!!!

Donna pierce from NIAGARA FALLS, NY

I had never heard of using evaporated milk in anything other than baking. I started reading all the different ways to use it instead of milk. So tonight when I made my chicken and dumplin recipe,(one I have used for years) I decided to add a can of evaporated milk and see what happens. OH MY GOD it was the best I ever had. Creamy and full of flavor!!! Thank-you,Thank-you, Thank-you!!
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Ann Schemmer from Hawarden, IA

I was having problems making my own Clam Chowder, getting it to taste like the resturants'. My daughter clued me in, I was using regular milk, and she said to use Carnation undiluted. It made all the difference in the world. Now I can have quality Clam chowder anytime. Thanks.
Cream of Mushroom Soup

PHYLLIS WIEDNER from HIGHLAND, IL

Using Carnation Evaporated milk makes the cream of mushroom soup creamier and smoother than regular milk. Delicious!
Carnation Evaporated Milk

Mary Ann Cilley from MONSON, MA

Carnation evaporated milk gives my coffee that rich creamy taste. I always get compliments on my coffee when served with Carnation.
Use it for baking bread

Jodi Zwain from MADISON, NJ

I use evaporated milk in place of regular milk when baking bread. The bread comes out much fluffier and lighter. And the taste is richer.
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Patty Nutting from Coeur d'Alene, ID

I love evaporated milk! I use evaporated milk in my creamed soups, sauces and mashed potatoes. It adds more creaminess and flavor to any dish.
CREAMIER MILK

LUCILLE T. BOYD from COPIAGUE, NY

I HAVE FOUND CARNATION EVAPORATED MILK TO BE A WONDERFUL STAPLE IN MY CUPBOARD..I LOVE IT IN COFFEE AND HAVE USED IT FOR PUDDING FOR YEARS...JUST LOVE IT AND IT IS GREAT FOR COCOA AND CAPPUCINO TOO
No kitchen is complete without it.

Evelyn Etheridge from NASHVILLE, TN

Carnation Evaporated Milk is a staple in my kitchen as it has been for my Mother and my Grandmother. I thought everyone used it instead of milk when baking!!! I have never bought another brand so I can't tell you if they are as good. My theory is, when it is the best, buy it!
Can't Live Without it!!!

MARY Susanna MYERS from SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL

Having limited vision has it drawbacks, and one is not being able to jump in the car at will to pick up items needed for any given recipe. Milk tends to go bad before I can use all of it; and I hate waste! Carnation Evaporated is an old friend of long standing in my kitchen and that of all mu visually impaired friends. It holds indefinitely, makes even the simoplist recipes rich and delicious, and is available in usable sized packageing. Moreover, in our hurricane ravaged state, this product doesn't require refrigeration until opened. What a blessing! It is interesting that such a simple thing as canned milk could make so many lives richer, simpler, and less frustraiting and stressful.
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debbie raif from fort lee, NJ

My grandmother will be 95 years "young" next month and for as long as I can remember has used ntohing but Carnation Evaporated Milk in her coffee. She claims she can't drink her coffee with any other kind of milk. She lives alone at 95 years old so maybe it was something in the milk that did it!
Carnation Evaporated Milk

Peggie Wallace from Oklahoma City, OK

My mother always substituted half canned milk and half water for whole milk whenever regular milk was in short supply, and now I do the same thing. I always have several cans in the pantry for any dish I decide to make. I love the creamy texture and taste in baked goods, casseroles, soups and puddings. And, of course could not make fudge without it.
Creamier Milk equals great coffee

Rosemary Garant from ,

Being very fussy about my coffee...I am also the same about my creamer. For many years I have been using Carnation evaporated milk as my creamer. From time to time I have switched to a flavored creamer, but each time I return to my Carnation evaporated milk. Its a great way to get to a perfect cup of coffee.
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paula countryman from hastings, NE

I have always used carnation evaporated milk, some other brands use filled milk which is simply skim milk with lots of additions. I prepared mashed potatoes once with regular milk and they tasted watery after all the years using my carnation! Also my puddings are creamier and tastier with evaporated milk. When melting cheese for casseroles adding evaporated milk makes the meal everytime.
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SHEILA ADAMS from Dover, NJ

I had run out of milk when mashing potatoes and remembered reading about evaporated milk, so I tried it and I plan on using more when a recipe calls for milk.
You've got to try this

jennefer Marchetti from Brockton, MA

I made chocholate and vanilla pudding this way and my family thought I was the greatest. I don't dare tell them what I did because it was to easy.
Never without it!

Judy Young from Santa Barbara, CA

Oddly enough, I can't imagine NOT having evaporated milk in my cupboards. It was always there when I was a kid and it's something I 'just have' because it's used so frequently. Now that Carnation has the low fat and non fat versions I'm thrilled. I have substitued the low fat and non fat for regular milk and the regular evap. milk and have had 100 percent luck with it. I have been using it in my Tapioca and you cannot tell the difference. If anything I think the almond flavoring is enhanced. I perfer almond in most any plain pudding.
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Linda Hoffman from Van Wert, OH

I am in the habit of keeping Carnation Milk on my pantry shelf. I use it for baking in place of the skim that we use for drinking. I use it in pumpkin pie, casseroles; most generally in any recipe that calls for milk. When I am out of refrigerated milk I run to the pantry. Recipes are more creamy, not watery. Carnation Milk does make a difference.
In Place of Regular Milk

Norma Guzman from Portage, IN

I add Carnation Evaporated Milk in just about anything that ask for milk when I bake. I love it in hot chocolate, and my puddings. And even in my coffee. When I was a baby my mom said my doctor told her to give me carnation evaporated milk in place of regular milk. Maybe that's why I love it so much!!!!
Carnation Evaporated Milk

LYNDA SOMMERS from moultonborough, ne

Running out of milk in the woods of New Hampshire is a real problem! The nearest store is 30 mins away. I always keep plenty of Evaporated milk on hand for just such an emergency. It's creamy and delicious. I now use it in creamed soups and mashed potatoes on a regular basis.
Carnation is the best in NEW EnglandClam Chowder

GAILANN SLESINSKI from PITTSBURGH, PA

I make a traditional New England Clam chowder and I always use Carnation. I use less thickner like flour or cornstarch. Carnation does the trick and makes a full flavored creamy broth for the clams.
Potato Soup with Carnation

DEB from BLUE SPRINGS, MO

I didn't have much milk and I really wanted to make some potato soup. I usually have a can of Carnation Evaporated Milk on the shelf for baking and I decided to use it with the milk. The soup turned out great and I will always make it this way in the future.
Milk Substitute

Alexandra Wendt-Consten from Chicago, IL

Richer and creamier than milk, no risk to run out!
Milk Substitute

Cindy Knippa from Gilbert, AZ

This is GREAT as a milk substitute when baking. My recipe turned out just as it does when using milk!
Milk substitute

Francine Nicole from Joliette, PQ

I use it in my muffins. It gives a rich taste.
Carnation Evaporated Milk in French Toast

Laura C from Parsippany, NJ

I use EVAPORATED MILK in my egg and milk mixture when making FRENCH TOAST. It adds a nice, rich flavor to the FRENCH TOAST that you just can't get from regular milk.
Milk substitute

Valerie Lumpkin from Fort Worth, TX

I found that I could use evaporated milk when a recipe asks for whipping cream and it turns out just as good.
Milk Substitute

Lainey Rappaport from Burlington, VT

I use non dairy liquid cream for my milk substitute. I have an allergy to milk....It works great....
Evaporated milk for regular milk

sam from roy, WA

My gramma used evaporated milk in her desserts. I learned 45 years ago this. It makes everything so much creamier.
GOOD PUDDING

KARI RAPER from CHATTANOOGA, TN

I USED THIS SUGGESTION WITH MY DAUGHTER'S PUDDING. SHE LOVED EVERY BITE. OUT OF CURIOSITY, I HAD TO TAKE A NIBBLE. I WAS VERY GOOD.
Carnation in Pudding

Maryann Vincenti from Saddle Brook, NJ

WOW! I had no idea that pudding could be this creamy! I added Carnation evaporated milk instead of whole milk in my pudding. The family loved it!
You learn something new everyday

sharon shipman from abilene, TX

I never thought of using evaporated milk this way before. I am always looking for ways to lower the fat in some of my recipe's, and this is a great and economical way to do that.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/1 of recipe

Servings Per Recipe: 1 recipe

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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