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Chicken Pot Pie with Croissant Crust

Chicken Pot Pie with Croissant Crust

Yield: 8 each 12 oz entree servings

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs Reser’s® Pot Pie Filling (71117.12999) 
• 1/3rd cup Vegetable oil
• 2 ½ lbs Chicken breast, diced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 Tbsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp 28 mesh Black pepper
• 10 cups Croissants, diced into 1-inch pieces
• ½ cup Italian parsley leaves, finely chopped

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cut the croissants into 1-inch pieces and toast in the oven for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned and dried, set aside to cool.
3. In a 6-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat and add the diced chicken, kosher salt and black pepper.
4. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through.
5. Add the Reser’s Pot Pie Filling, heat through, and set aside.
6. To serve, place 12 oz of filling in a small cast iron pan and top with 1 cup of croissant pieces.
7. Bake for 5-6 minutes until the croissants are browned and filling is hot.
8. Garnish with Italian parsley and serve immediately.

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Chicken Pot Pie with Mashed Potato Crust

Chicken Pot Pie with Mashed Potato Crust

Yield: 16 each 12 oz entree servings

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs Reser’s® Pot Pie Filling (71117.12999) 
• ¼ cup Vegetable oil
• 3 lbs Chicken thigh meat, diced into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tsp Kosher salt
• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes (71117.94500)
• 8 each Eggs
• 1 cup AP Flour
• 1 Tbsp Thyme, leaves only

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a rondeau over medium heat, heat the oil and add the diced chicken thigh meat and kosher salt.
3. Cook until lightly browned and cooked through.
4. Add the Reser’s Pot Pie Filling and heat through, stirring often. Set aside once heated.
5. In a large bowl, mix the Reser’s Special Request Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes and eggs to combine.
6. Add the flour and thyme and mix gently to combine.
7. Divide the filling between 2 each 2” 1/3rd pans and spray with pan spray. 
8. Place the potato filling into a pastry bag fitted with a round tip and cover each pan in an even layer. Spread with an offset spatula to even out.
9. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes and golden brown on top.
10. Serve immediately.

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Pulled Pork Potato Fritters

Pulled Pork Potato Fritters

Yield: 35 each appetizer servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes (71117.94500)
• 10 lbs Reser’s® Shredded Potatoes (71117.14433)
• 16 each Eggs, whisked
• 2 lbs Smoked pork shoulder, pulled and chopped
• 2 cups Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 Tbsp Kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp Granulated garlic
• 2 cups AP flour
• 4 cups Green onions, thinly sliced, divided
• 1 quart Bourbon BBQ sauce for garnish
• Avocado or canola oil for frying

Directions:

1. In a large stand mixer with a paddle attachment, mix the Reser’s Special Request Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes, Reser’s Shredded Potatoes, and whole eggs.
2. Add the chopped pork, sharp Cheddar, and 1 cup of the green onions, mixing gently to combine.
3. Sprinkle in the kosher salt, garlic and AP flour while slowly mixing.
4. Portion mixture into a ball and pan fry to test for seasoning.
5. Refrigerate the base for at least one hour to allow flavors to blend together.
6. Portion the base with a #10 3.25 oz disher and roll into balls and place onto a parchment lined sheet pan.
7. To serve, flatten 3 fritters slightly and pan fry in oil, about 2 minutes per side, until golden brown.
8. Place onto a warmed plate and garnish with green onions and BBQ sauce.

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Carolina Pork Mashed Bowl

Carolina Pork Mashed Bowl

Yield: 12 each entrees

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes (71117.94500)
• 4 lbs Pulled pork
• 4 cups Grilled corn kernels, warmed
• 2 cups Bourbon caramelized red onions
• 2-3 cups Mustard BBQ sauce
• ¾ cup Green onions, sliced

Directions:

1. Place the Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes  in a steamer to heat, 18-20 minutes.
2. Place in a 1/3rd pan to keep warm.
3. Heat the pulled pork and toss with warmed mustard BBQ sauce, set aside to keep warm.
4. To serve in warmed bowl:
   • 6.5 oz of mashed potatoes on bottom of bowl.
   • Top with 6 oz mustard BBQ pulled pork,  1/2 oz bourbon caramelized red onions, 1/3rd cup grilled corn kernels.
   • Garnish with 1 Tbsp green onions.

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Shallot-Herb Mashed Potatoes

Shallot-Herb Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 14 each 6 oz sides

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes (71117.94500)
• 8 oz Butter
• 1 cup Shallots, julienned
• ½ Tbsp Thyme leaves, roughly chopped
• ½ Tbsp Rosemary leaves, roughly chopped 
• Kosher salt as needed

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter and add the julienned shallots.
2. Cook over medium heat until the shallots are softened, but before the butter starts to brown, 3-4 minutes.
3. Once softened, add the herbs and cook for one more minute.
4. Hold the shallot butter in a warm place for service.
5. Heat the Reser’s Special Request Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes in a steamer or water batch until heated through, 18-20 minutes.
6. Place mashed potatoes into a 4″ 1/3rd pan and hold warm.
7. To serve, place 6 oz mashed potatoes into a warmed bowl and top with 1 oz of the shallot-herb butter.

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Gourmet Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Gourmet Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 8 oz sides

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Signature Macaroni & Cheese Steam Table
• (71117.14490)
• 4 Eggs, whisked
• 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup White Cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup Kettle chips, crushed

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and eggs.
3. Fold in the Reser’s Special Request Signature Macaroni & Cheese and ½ cup each of white Cheddar and sharp Cheddar. 
4. Prepare a 2″ half pan with pan spray and fill with the macaroni base.
5. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
6. Top with crushed Kettle chips and hold warm to serve.

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Irio (Kenyan Potato, Pea, and Corn Mash)

Irio (Kenyan Potato, Pea, and Corn Mash)

Yield: 12 each 7 oz side servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lb Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes (71117.94500)
• 1 ½ cups IQF Peas, thawed
• 1 cup IQF Yellow corn, thawed
• 1 cup Butter

Directions:

1. Heat the entire bag of Reser’s Special Request Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes in a hot water bath or steamer until heated, 18-20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and massage bag to ensure even heating.
3. Empty the mashed potatoes into a 400 1/3rd pan for service.
4. Mix the thawed peas and corn into the mashed potatoes and hold warm.
5. To serve, portion into a warmed dish and top with 1 Tbsp of butter.

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Sharp Cheddar Potato Popovers with Red Chimichurri

Sharp Cheddar Potato Popovers with Red Chimichurri

Yield: 20 each appetizer servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes (71117.94500)
• 5 Eggs, whisked
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 3 cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup AP flour
• 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated (for rolling balls)
• 4 cups Red chimichurri

Directions:

1. In a medium size bowl, combine Reser’s Special Request Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes with the eggs and garlic powder.
2. Fold in the shredded Cheddar and AP flour.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour prior to baking.
4. When ready to bake, heat an oven to 400°F.
5. Spray a standard muffin tin with pan spray and set aside.
6. Scoop out 1 1/2 oz scoops of the base with a disher and roll into balls. 
7. Roll each ball in Parmesan to cheese
8. Place into the muffin tin and push down slightly to flatten
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
10. Let cool on a rack for 10 to minutes before removing.
11. To serve, place 3 each ½ oz ladles of red chimichurri around on a plate and top each with a popover.
12. Refrigerate the popovers and reheat in a 350°F oven for 4-5 minutes as needed.

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Breakfast Pierogi

Breakfast Pierogi

Yield: 24 each breakfast entrée servings

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs Reser’s White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes (71117.14388)
• 3 cups Sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
• 8 each Eggs, whisked and cooked to soft scramble with butter
• Pierogi dough
• 3 lbs Bacon, cut into lardons and cooked in the oven until golden brown
• 2 lbs Butter, unsalted
• 1 cup Chives, cut into ⅛-inch slices

Directions:

1. To make the pierogi filling, mix together the Reser’s White Cheddar Mashed Potatoes, sharp Cheddar, and scrambled eggs. Set aside.
2. Flour a table and roll out the pierogi dough to ⅛-inch thick. Cut out rounds with a 2-inch cutter and set aside.
3. Brush the edges of the dough with a little water and one scoop with a #100 disher (4 oz) of the potato/egg/cheese filling inside and crimp the edges with fingers.
4. Finish each edge with the tines of a fork to make sure they are sealed.
5. When the pierogis are all filled, they can be covered and refrigerated or frozen.
6. Per order, boil 5-6 pierogis in salted, boiling water until they float (will take longer if cooking from frozen).
7. To finish:
   • Brown 2 Tbsp of butter in a sauté pan..
   • Add the boiled and drained pierogis to the brown butter and cook until crisped slightly.
   • Place pierogis onto a warmed plate, top with brown butter, 1 oz bacon lardons and chives to garnish.

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Crispy Pork Cutlet with Ancho Spiced Apples and Sweet Mashed Potatoes

Crispy Pork Cutlet with Ancho Spiced Apples and Sweet Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 12 each entrée servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Yukon Mashed Potatoes (71117.94501)
• 12 each 8 oz Pork loin chops 
• 2 cups AP flour, seasoned
• 12 Eggs, beaten
• 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs, seasoned
• 6 cups Braised greens of choice
• 4 oz Butter, unsalted
• 2 tsp Ancho chile powder
• 5 lbs Reser’s® Mrs. Giles Spiced Apples (72299.15870)

Directions:

1. Heat fryer oil to 350°F.
2. Pound pork loin chops to ½ inch thick and bread with seasoned flour, then beaten egg, then seasoned panko breadcrumbs and set aside.
3. Heat the Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Yukon Mashed Potatoes in hot water bath or steamer for 20 minutes, open and transfer to pan to keep warm.
4. In large sauté pan, melt the butter and Ancho chile powder.
5. Add the spiced apples and warm until heated through, transfer to a pan to keep warm.
6. Fry the pork chops until golden brown to 140°F internal temperature, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Plate 6 oz mashed sweet potatoes with fried pork chop, braised greens, and 4 oz Ancho spiced apples.