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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 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.

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Savory Onion Potato Bake

Savory Onion Potato Bake

Yield: 20 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes with Pepper (71117.14446)
• 6 each Eggs, beaten
• 1 cup Green onions, sliced, reserve ¼ cup for garnish
• 1 1/4 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
• 2 1/2 cups French fried onions
• 2 Tbsp Butter to grease the pan

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.

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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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Potato-Cheddar Ale Soup

Potato-Cheddar Ale Soup

Yield: 20 each 6 oz servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ All Natural Yukon Mashed Potatoes (71117.94501)
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 1 Tbsp Granulated garlic
• 2 tsp Kosher salt
• 1 tsp White pepper
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 12 oz Pale ale beer
• 1 cup Green onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups Bacon bits
• 2 cups toasted mini croutons

Directions:

1. Place the chicken broth, salt, pepper, granulated garlic, and onion in a large stockpot and bring to a simmer.
2. Reduce heat, add Reser’s Special Request Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes, and stir until fully incorporated.
3. Heat over medium for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Off the heat, add the beer, heavy cream, and Cheddar cheese and whisk until fully incorporated.
5. Serve bowls and garnish each with bacon, green onion, and croutons.

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Sweet Potato Soup with Burnt Ends & Smoked Cheddar

Sweet Potato Soup with Burnt Ends & Smoked Cheddar

Yield: 16 Servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs bag Reser’s® Special Request™ All Natural Sweet Mashed Potatoes (71117.94504)
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 3 cups Water
• 1 1/2 tsp Garlic powder
• 3 1/2 tsp Onion powder
• 4 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Tbsp Salt
• 2 tsp Apple cider vinegar
• Smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded for garnish
• Brisket and/or beef roast ends for garnish

Directions:

1. Steam or microwave Reser’s Special Request All Natural Sweet Mashed Potatoes in the bag until hot.
2. Combine the remaining soup ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a low simmer.
3. Add the hot sweet potatoes and whisk until smooth.
4. Keep warm and covered for service.
5. For service, ladle soup into a bowl and top with Cheddar cheese and burnt end pieces.

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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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Baked Beans with Smoked Turkey and Sausage

Baked Beans with Smoked Turkey and Sausage

Yield: 30 Bowls

Ingredients:

• 8 lbs Reser’s American Harvest BBQ Bean Medley (71117.14175)
• 2 lbs Smoked turkey, cooked & shredded
• 2 lbs Sausage, cooked, sliced 1/4-inch thick

Directions:

1. Empty Reser’s American Harvest BBQ Bean Medley into a large pot.
2. Reheat on medium heat, until hot, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
3. Place turkey and sausage slices in separate containers, and add 2-3 Tbsp water.
4. Cover each container and place in a warm oven to reheat.
5. Portion out 4 oz of baked beans in each bowl, and top with 1 oz shredded turkey and 1 oz sliced sausage.

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Sweet Potato Waffles

Sweet Potato Waffles

Yield: 50 each 4-inch Waffles

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ All Natural Mashed Sweet Potatoes (71117.14391)
• 5 quarts All-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup Baking powder
• 5 tsp Cinnamon, ground
• 2 1/2 tsp Cloves, ground
• 20 Eggs, separated into yolks and whites
• 15 cups Whole milk

Directions:

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. Combine Reser’s All Natural Mashed Sweet Potatoes with all ingredients, except the egg whites and sugar.
3. Mix until just combined. Do not over-mix.
4. With a mixer, combine the egg whites and sugar and beat on high until firm peaks form.
5. Fold the egg white and sugar mixture into the sweet potato mixture.
6. Pour mix onto waffle iron and cook until golden.
7. Serve with warm maple syrup and sliced bananas.

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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 spinach 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.