Category

Side Dishes

Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 9 oz entrée servings

Ingredients:

Ritz® Crumble Topping

  • 2 cups Ritz crackers, coarsely chopped in a food processor (measure after processing)
  • 1/3 cup Butter, unsalted, melted
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika

Directions:

  1. Heat Reser’s Signature Macaroni & Cheese in a steamer for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
  2. For Ritz Crumble Topping, mix coarsely processed crackers and smoked paprika with melted butter.
  3. Place onto a parchment-lined half-sheet pan and bake at 300°F for 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned.
  4. Remove and let cool before placing into a 6th pan.
  5. Open the heated bag of mac and cheese and place it into a steam table pan and fold in the smoked Gouda and half of the green onions.
  6. To serve, portion 9 oz of the mac and cheese base into a serving container, top with 2 Tbsp of the Ritz crumble, and garnish with sliced green onions.
 

Cajun-Style Macaroni and Cheese

Cajun-Style Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 10 each 10 oz entrée servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese (71117.14905)
  • 1/3 cup Butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/2 cups Yellow onion, diced
  • 1 cup Green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 lb Andouille sausage, sliced into rounds
  • 3 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 Tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup Green onions, sliced

Directions:

  1. Heat Reser’s Special Request Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese in a steamer for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
  2. Heat butter in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat and sauté the onions and bell peppers until softened but not browned.
  3. Add the Andouille rounds and cook until the sausage is lightly browned.
  4. Add the Cajun seasoning and Tomato paste and cook for one more minute, then set aside and fold in the green onions.
  5. Mix half of the Andouille/pepper mixture into the heated mac and cheese and place into separate pans to keep warm.
  6. To serve, portion 8 oz of the mac and cheese into a serving container and top with a 2 oz scoop of the Andouille/pepper mixture.
 

Biergarten Macaroni and Cheese

Biergarten Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 10 oz entrée servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s® Steamtable Macaroni & Cheese (71117.14406)
  • 2 each 12 oz cans Pilsner beer
  • 3 lbs Kielbasa sausage, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup Stoneground mustard
  • 2 cups Pretzel chips, coarsely chopped in food processor

Directions:

  1. Heat Reser’s Steamtable Macaroni & Cheese in a steamer for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
  2. Add to steamtable pan and add stoneground mustard, stir to combine.
  3. Cover the Kielbasa slices with Pilsner and turn to medium-high.
  4. Once the Kielbasa is heated through, strain and discard the beer.
  5. Keep the Kielbasa warm.
  6. Portion 6 oz of the mac and cheese into a serving container and top with pretzel crumbs and Kielbasa slices.
 

Truffle-Brie Macaroni and Cheese

Truffle-Brie Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 10 oz entrée servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat Reser’s White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese in steamer for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
  2. Add to steamtable pan and add truffle oil, stir to combine.
  3. In a large sauté pan, heat avocado oil over medium heat.
  4. Add sliced leeks and kosher salt and cook without browning until softened and place in 6th pan to keep warm.
  5. Portion 8 oz of the mac and cheese into serving container and top with melted leeks, 2 slices of Brie, and chopped chive
 

Caprese Macaroni and Cheese

Caprese Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 10 oz entrée servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s® White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese (71117.12999)
  • 14 oz can diced Tomatoes in juice
  • 1 lb whole milk Mozzarella, diced into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 12 Cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 20 Basil leaves, fried and drained on paper towels
  • Balsamic glaze

Directions:

  1. Heat Reser’s White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese in a steamer for 20 minutes or until heated through.
  2. Add to steam table pan and add diced tomatoes and Mozzarella, stir to combine.
  3. Portion 8 oz of the mac and cheese into a serving container and top with fried basil, quartered cherry tomatoes, and balsamic glaze drizzle.
 

Fire Pit Macaroni and Cheese

Fire Pit Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 24 side servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s® Original Macaroni and Cheese (71117.03250)
  • 1 lb Applewood bacon, cooked and diced
  • 2 Tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 cup Smoked Gouda cheese, shredded and divided
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded and divided

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Reser’s Original Macaroni and Cheese, bacon, paprika and half of the Gouda and Cheddar cheeses.
  3. Place mixture in a prepared baking pan. Top with remaining cheese.
  4. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot throughout and brown on top. Cut into portions and serve.
 

Frito Pie Macaroni and Cheese

Frito Pie Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 9 oz sides

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb tub Reser’s® Steam Table Signature Macaroni and Cheese (71117.14490)
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado oil
  • 2 lbs 85-15 Ground beef
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Yellow onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp Taco seasoning
  • 28 oz can Tomatoes, diced with juice
  • 2 cups Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 6 cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded

Directions:

  1. In an 8-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and kosher salt and cook until cooked through, stirring frequently and breaking beef into crumbles with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the diced onion and taco seasoning to the cooked beef and cook until lightly browned.
  4. Add the canned tomatoes and kidney beans and cook for 15- 20 minutes, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring often.
  5. Heat the Reser’s Signature Steam Table Macaroni and Cheese in a steamer until warmed through, 18-20 minutes.
  6. When heated, empty the mac and cheese bag into the pot with the beef mixture.
 

G.O.A.T. Macaroni and Cheese

G.O.A.T. Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 10 entrée servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat Reser’s Steamtable Macaroni and Cheese in steamer for 20 minutes, or until heated through.
  2. Add to steamtable pan and add diced cream cheese and diced jalapeños and stir to combine.
  3. Portion 8 oz of the mac and cheese into a serving container and top with crumbled Goat cheese, bacon, and jalapeño slices.
 

Potato Leek Soup

Potato Leek Soup

Yield: 20 each 6 oz bowls

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs bag Reser’s® Special Request™ Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes with Pepper (71117.14446)
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 4 cups Leeks, sliced lengthwise, washed, and sliced into 1/4-inch thick half-moons (white and light green parts only)
  • 1 quart Chicken stock
  • 2 cups Whole milk
  • 2 each Bay leaves
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup Green onions, thinly sliced on the bias for garnish

Directions:

  1. Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed 8-quart stockpot.
  2. Add sliced leeks and kosher salt and cook over low heat stirring often until the leeks are softened but not browned, 6-8 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat and add Reser’s Special Request Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes, chicken stock, milk, and bay leaves and whisk until fully incorporated.
  4. Heat over medium-low heat for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Take off the heat and puree with an immersion blender.
  6. Check the seasoning and place in a bain-marie for service.
  7. Garnish each serving with thinly sliced green onions.
 

Savory Onion Potato Bake

Savory Onion Potato Bake

Yield: 20 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add Reser’s Special Request Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes, eggs, sliced green onions, Parmesan, and 1 cup French-fried onions.
  3. Mix well until combined and place into buttered 12-inch cast iron pan.
  4. Top with remaining French-fried onions and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  5. Top should be golden brown and heated through, but onions not burnt.
  6. Keep warm to serve.