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Macaroni & Cheese

Mushroom Gruyère Macaroni and Cheese

Mushroom Gruyère Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 9 each entrée portions

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s® White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese (71117.12999)
  • 1/3rd cup Ghee or avocado oil
  • 8 cups Mixed mushrooms (Button, Cremini, Shiitake), sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Thyme leaves, fresh
  • ½ tsp Black pepper, 28 mesh
  • 1 Tbsp Porcini powder
  • 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
  • 1 ½ cups Gruyère cheese, shredded
  • Thyme sprigs for garnish

Directions:

  1. In a large sauté pan, heat the ghee over medium-high heat and add the mushrooms and salt.
  2. Cook the mushrooms until they have released all their water and are lightly browned and cooked through.
  3. Add the thyme leaves and black pepper, and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  4. Set mushrooms aside to keep warm, should yield 2 ½ – 3 cups of cooked mushrooms.
  5. Heat the Reser’s White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese in steamer or hot water for 18-20 minutes, and empty heated bag into a 6-inch 1/3rd pan.
  6. Mix in the Porcini powder, soy sauce, and Gruyere cheese.
  7. Place into a steam well or warmer until ready to serve.
  8. Place 10 oz of the mushroom macaroni and cheese base into a serving bowl and top with ¼ cup of sauteed mushrooms.
  9. Garnish with thyme sprig.
 

“Beer-ia” Macaroni and Cheese

“Beer-ia” Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 10 each entrée portions

Ingredients:

Beef “Beer-ia”

  • ¼ cup Canola or avocado oil
  • 4 lbs Beef chuck, boneless and cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 each Beef short ribs 2-inch pieces
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 each Yellow onion, diced
  • 6 each Garlic cloves
  • 2 each Guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed
  • 2 each Ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
  • 4 each Chile de arbol, stems and seeds removed
  • 1 Tbsp Black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp Cumin seed
  • 1 tsp Coriander seed
  • 4 each Cloves, whole
  • 1 Tbsp Mexican oregano
  • 28 oz Diced Tomatoes, canned 
  • 2 Tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 36 oz Winter ale or stout beer
  • 6 cups Beef stock
  • 3 each Bay leaves
  • 1 each Cinnamon stick

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 300°F.
  2. Season the beef chuck and short ribs with kosher salt and set aside.
  3. Heat a Dutch oven with oil. Sear the beef on all sides and set aside.
  4. Remove oil and add the onions, garlic, chiles, and cover with water.
  5. Bring to simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Toast the peppercorns, cumin seed, coriander seed, and cloves in a dry pan until fragrant and add to onion/chile mixture.
  7. Drain the water from the onion/chile mixture and place the solids into a blender with the Mexican oregano, diced tomatoes, and 1 cup of beef stock. Blend to combine.
  8. Once blended thoroughly, strain the onion/chile mixture back into the Dutch oven and add the apple cider vinegar, beer, remaining 5 cups of beef stock, and bring to a boil.
  9. Once a boil is reached, remove any foam atop the liquid with a ladle and remove from heat.
  10. Add the seared beef into a 2-inch hotel pan, cover with the braising liquid, and add the bay leaves and cinnamon.
  11. Cover the pan with foil and braise for 3-4 hours until tender.
  12. Remove the meat and strain the braising liquid, set aside, and keep warm. Season with kosher salt if needed.
  13. Shred the meat and keep warm.
  14. Heat the Reser’s Special Request Signature Steamtable Macaroni and Cheese in steamer or hot water for 18-20 minutes.
  15. Empty heated bag into a 6-inch 1/3rd pan.
  16. Add 1 cup of the braising liquid, stirring to combine, then add the shredded Oaxaca cheese and place into a steam well or warmer until ready to serve.
  17. To serve, add 8 oz of the macaroni and cheese base to a serving bowl, top with 4 oz of the “Beef Beer-ia”, and garnish with 2 Tbsp diced yellow onion, cilantro leaves, and lime wedge.
 

Southern Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Southern Macaroni and Cheese Casserole

Yield: 10 each entrée portions

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large metal bowl, whisk together the eggs, mustard powder, and black pepper.
  3. With a spatula, mix in the Reser’s Special Request Signature Steamtable Macaroni and Cheese to combine.
  4. Add 1 cup of sharp Cheddar and all of the white Cheddar, and mix to combine.
  5. For two 12-inch buttered tart pans, Divide between two 12-inch buttered tart pans, and top with ½ cup each of shredded sharp Cheddar. Bake for 20 minutes, increase heat to 400°F for final 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  6. For 2-inch hotel pan, top mixture with Cheddar cheese.  Heat at 375°F covered in foil for 25 minutes, remove foil and increase heat to 400°F. for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
  7. Serve warm. Can also be cooled and cut into wedges and reheated.
 

Nashville White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Nashville White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 8 oz side dish servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s® White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese (71117.12999)
  • 6 oz Cream cheese, cut into 1 oz pieces and softened at room temperature for 1 hour
  • ¼ cup Pimentos, diced and drained
  • 1 tsp Hot sauce
  • 1 ½ cups White Cheddar, shredded

Directions:

  1. Heat the Reser’s White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese bag in a pot of hot water or steamer until warmed through, approximately 18-20 minutes.
  2. Empty bag into a 6-inch 1/3rd pan and stir in the cream cheese to combine, followed by the pimentos, hot sauce, and shredded White Cheddar.
  3. Cover the pan and hold it in a warmer or steam table.
  4. To serve, fill a gratin dish with 8 oz of the complete Macaroni & Cheese.
 

Grilled Pork Belly Macaroni and Cheese

Grilled Pork Belly Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 10 each 9 oz entrée

Ingredients:

Pork Belly Dry Cure

  • ½ cup Brown sugar, packed
  • 1 Tbsp Smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
  • ¼ cup Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper, 28 mesh

Directions:

  1. In a medium bowl, mix the dry cure together.
  2. Mix the cure with the ½-inch slabs of pork belly and refrigerate for 12-16 hours.
  3. After curing, rinse the pork belly and pat dry.
  4. Place pork belly slices onto parchment-lined sheet pan and cook at 350°F for 12-14 minutes, flip slices over and cook for another 12-14 minutes or until browned.
  5. Heat the Reser’s Special Request Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese in a steamer until warmed through, 18-20 minutes.
  6. Empty the mac into a steam table pan and add the smoked Cheddar and mix to combine.
  7. To serve, grill a 3 oz piece of the cooked belly to warm through, slice, and place atop 9 oz of macaroni and cheese in a large, warmed bowl.
 

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.