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Side Dishes

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.
 

Potato Chip Mac & Cheese

Potato Chip Mac & Cheese

Yield: 15 each, 8 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb. 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.
 

Firepit Macaroni & Cheese

Firepit Macaroni & Cheese

Yield: 24 servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb. Reser’s® Original Macaroni & 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 & 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.
 

Potato-Cheddar Ale Soup

Potato-Cheddar Ale Soup

Yield: 20-6 oz Servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb. 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.
 

Sweet Potato Soup with Burnt Ends & Smoked Cheddar

Sweet Potato Soup with Burnt Ends & Smoked Cheddar

Yield: 16 Servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Steam or microwave Reser’s Special Request All Natural Sweet Mashed Potatoes in bag until hot.
  2. Combine 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.
 

Chicken “Macadilla”

Chicken “Macadilla”

Yield: 25 "Macadillas"

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat flat top grill to 375°F.
  2. For each “macadilla,” lay 1 Don Pancho Hatch Chile Wrap on a flat surface.
  3. Spread 1/3 cup Reser’s Special Request Deluxe Macaroni & Cheese within 1 1/2-inch of the edges of the wrap.
  4. Spread 3 oz of pulled chicken on top of the macaroni & cheese.
  5. Sprinkle on 2 oz cheese blend and top with a Don Pancho Hatch Chile Wrap.
  6. Brush vegetable oil onto a grill or griddle and place the “macadilla” on a medium-medium high heat surface.
  7. Brush the top wrap with oil. Grill or griddle for 1-2 minutes then turn over until the cheese is melted.
  8. Repeat with remaining “macadillas.”
  9. Cut into wedges and serve with Reser’s® Baja Café® Original Salsa
 

Shredded Potato & Cheddar Casserole

Shredded Potato & Cheddar Casserole

Yield: 60, 6 oz Servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Whisk heavy cream and eggs together. Set aside.
  2. Combine Reser’s Shredded Potatoes, Reser’s Special Request Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes, 4 lbs Cheddar cheese, 3 cups ground Don Pancho Homestyle Tortilla Chips, 3 cups egg/cream mixture, salt and pepper.
  3. Split between two well-greased, high-sided baking pans. Lightly press mixture into desired pan.
  4. Pour remaining egg/cream mixture over potatoes.
  5. Top with remaining tortilla chips and Cheddar cheese.
  6. Bake in a preheated 325°F oven, checking every 20 minutes. Total cooking time should be about 1 hour or when a skewer comes out clean and cheese is browned.
  7. Increase heat to 400°F for 10 minutes if needed to brown topping.
 

Mac & Cheese Casserole with Smoked Chicken

Mac & Cheese Casserole with Smoked Chicken

Yield: 24-7 oz Servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine Reser’s Special Request White Cheddar Macaroni & 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.
 

Baked Beans with Smoked Turkey & Sausage

Baked Beans with Smoked Turkey & Sausage

Yield: 30 Bowls

Ingredients:

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.
 

Sweet Potato Waffles

Sweet Potato Waffles

Yield: 50, 4-inch Waffles

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat waffle iron.
  2. Combine Reser’s Special Request 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 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.