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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.

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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.

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G.O.A.T. Macaroni and Cheese

G.O.A.T. Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 10 entrée servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Steamtable Macaroni and Cheese (71117.14406)
• 8 oz Cream cheese, diced
• 1/2 cup Jalapeño, diced
• 1 1/2 cups Goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 1/2 cups Bacon bits
• Jalapeño slices for garnish

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.

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Potato Chip Macaroni and Cheese

Potato Chip Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 20 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Steam Table Macaroni and Cheese (71117.14406)
• 14 cups Cheddar cheese curds, diced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups Havarti cheese, diced into 3/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup Roasted garlic cloves
• 2 cups Kettle chips, crushed in food processor

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 375°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, add Reser’s Steam Table Macaroni and Cheese, cheese curds, and roasted garlic cloves.
3. Mix well and place into a greased 2 1/2-inch pan.
4. Top with crushed Kettle chips and bake 35-40 minutes until golden brown.

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Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Smoked Chicken

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Smoked Chicken

Yield: 24 each 7 oz Servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese (71117.12999)
• 2 lbs Reser’s Shredded Potatoes (71117.14433)
• 2 lbs Smoked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Reser’s Special Request White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese, Reser’s Shredded Potatoes, diced bell peppers, and smoked chicken.
3. Place the mixture in a prepared hotel pan.
4. In a bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese and breadcrumbs.
5. Top the Mac and cheese base with Parmesan/breadcrumb mixture.
6. Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes or until hot throughout and brown on top.

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Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 24 each 6 oz Servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Signature Steam Table Macaroni and Cheese (71117.14490)
• 2 each 8 oz lobster tails, steamed and diced
• 2 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Lemon, juiced
• Kosher salt to taste
• 4 cups Spinach, washed and steamed
• 1 cup roasted Red bell peppers, chopped
• 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Heat Reser’s Special Request Signature Steam Table Macaroni and Cheese in a steamer or a boiling water bath for 20 minutes.
3. Season lobster tails with butter, lemon juice, and salt. Steam lobster for 7 minutes or until fully cooked.
4. Set lobster aside and dice when cooled.
5. Blanch in boiling water for 1 minute, then shock in ice water.
6. Squeeze spinach dry and chop.
7. Combine the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in a mixing bowl.
8. Open macaroni and cheese and pour into an 8 x 11-inch oven-proof serving dish.
9. Stir in lobster, spinach, and peppers.
10. Top with bread crumb/cheese mixture and bake for 25-30 minutes or until brown.

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Macaroni and Cheese Melt

Macaroni and Cheese Melt

Yield: 10 sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 5 cups Reser’s® Original Macaroni and Cheese (71117.03250)
• 20 slices Sourdough bread
• 20 slices Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup Butter, softened

Directions:

1. Heat a griddle to 375°F.
2. Butter both slices of bread. On one slice, place Reser’s Original Macaroni and Cheese, Cheddar cheese and top with an additional slice.
3. Place on the griddle, and cook 3 minutes a side, until cheese is melted.
4. Cut on a bias, serve with side of tomato soup and enjoy!

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Fried Macaroni and Cheese Fritters

Fried Macaroni and Cheese Fritters

Yield: 36 Pieces

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Signature Steam Table Macaroni and Cheese (71117.14490)
• 1 lb All-purpose flour
• 2 lbs. shredded Cheddar cheese
• 8 Eggs
• 6 cups Panko breadcrumbs

Directions:

1. Mix Reser’s Special Request Signature Steam Table Macaroni and Cheese, Cheddar cheese, and flour in a mixing bowl.
2. Use a 2 oz scoop and scoop out the macaroni mixture onto a prepared sheet pan and place in freezer.
3. Once frozen, bread the macaroni mixture using egg wash and panko breadcrumbs.
4. Put back in the freezer for 30 minutes.
5. Gently drop into a 350°F fryer for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

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Smokey Pimento Macaroni and Cheese

Smokey Pimento Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 8 oz sides

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs bag Reser’s® Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese (71117.14905) 
• 6 oz Cream cheese, softened at room temperature
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 ½ tsp Smoked paprika
• 1 ¼ cup Pimentos, diced and drained

Directions:

1. In a steamer or large stockpot, heat the Reser’s Deluxe Macaroni and Cheese bag for 20-22 minutes.
2. Open the bag into a 6-inch, 1/3rd pan and mix in the softened cream cheese, sharp Cheddar, and smoked paprika with a rubber spatula.
3. Fold in the 1 cup of pimentos, reserving ¼ cup for garnish, and keep warm on a steam table.
4. To serve, place 8 oz of the smokey pimento mac and cheese into a bowl and garnish with small diced pimentos.