In Macaroni & Cheese, Side Dishes

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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In Desserts

Southern Style Baked Banana Pudding

Southern Style Baked Banana Pudding

Yield: 20 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

Pudding

Meringue

  • 5 Eggs, whites only
  • 2/3 cup Sugar
  • 1/4 tsp Cream of tartar

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Spray a 2-inch half hotel pan with pan spray.
  3. Cover the bottom of the pan with a single layer of vanilla wafers.
  4. Top each wafer with a sliced banana round.
  5. Cut the bag off the corner of the Reser’s Banana Pudding bag and squeeze half of the bag over the wafers/bananas. Smooth with a spatula to make an even layer.
  6. Repeat the layering of the wafers/bananas/pudding one more time, ending with the pudding.
  7. In a small mixer with a whisk attachment, beat the egg whites and cream of tartar on medium speed until foamy.
  8. Gradually add the sugar, increase speed to high, and keep whisking until stiff peaks form and the mixture is glossy.
  9. Cover the top pudding layer with the meringue mixture and smooth to cover completely.
  10. If desired, peaks can be made with the back of a spoon.
  11. Bake the pudding for 12-14 minutes until the top is browned and heated through.
  12. Serve warm.
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In Potato Salad, Prepared Salads

Hill Country Potato Salad

Hill Country Potato Salad

Yield: 30 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs Reser’s® Country Potato Salad (71117.00189)
  • 1/2 cup Radish, thinly sliced into half-moons
  • 3/4 cup Bread and butter pickle chips, drained and sliced lengthwise
  • 1 cup Jalapeño slices, drained of brine
  • 1/2 cup Bread and butter pickle brine, reserved from draining
  • 30 each Bread and butter pickle chips, drained and reserved to garnish

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add Reser’s Country Potato Salad and remaining ingredients.
  2. Mix well and place into serving container.
  3. Refrigerate or serve immediately.
  4. Garnish each portion with a bread and butter pickle chip.
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In Tortillas & Mexican, Variety Salads, Salad & Meal Kits

Brocco-Taco

Brocco-Taco

Yield: 25 Tacos

Ingredients:

Brocco-Tacos

Citrus-Lime Crema

  • 1 1/4 cups Sour cream
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 3 Tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 Tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped

Directions:

  1. For Citrus-Lime Crema, stir to combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Warm Don Pancho Corn Tortillas on sheet trays in 350°F oven.
  3. Prepare Reser’s Broccoli Salad Kit with shredded broccoli and broccoli florets as directed on the case label instructions.
  4. Portion approximately 1/4 cup of Broccoli Salad onto each tortilla.
  5. Top with 2 Tbsp shredded smoked Cheddar cheese.
  6. Before serving, drizzle each taco with 1 Tbsp Citrus-Lime Crema
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In Pasta & Macaroni Salad, Prepared Salads

Garden Antipasto Salad

Garden Antipasto Salad

Yield: 15 salad servings or 1 large catering bowl

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s® Bow Tie Florentine Pasta Salad (71117.15314)
  • 1 cup Genoa Salami, julienned
  • 1 cup Capicola ham, julienned
  • 1 cup Provolone cheese, julienned
  • 1 cup roasted red pepper, julienned
  • 1 cup Assorted black and green olives, pitted
  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese grated, plus extra for garnish
  • 2 lbs Mixed greens

Directions:

  1. Place Reser’s Bow Tie Florentine Pasta Salad and all other ingredients, reserving 1 lb of mixed greens, in a mixing bowl and stir together.
  2. Divide 1 lb of greens evenly on 15 chilled plates.
  3. Spoon Antipasto salad on the bed of mixed greens of each plate.
  4. Garnish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
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In Dips & Spreads, Prepared Salads, Tortillas & Mexican

Smashed Pimento Cheese Pork and Beef Sliders

Smashed Pimento Cheese Pork and Beef Sliders

Yield: 148 Sliders (12 portions with 2 of each flavor)

Ingredients:

Pork Slider Blend

Beef Slider Blend

Slider Accompaniments

Directions:

  1. Mix ingredients for Pork Slider Blend in a large mixing bowl. Keep chilled. Portion mixture into 2 oz balls, reserving any extra for later use.
  2. Repeat the process with Beef Slider Blend ingredients.
  3. For one order, put 4 portioned raw sliders (2 Beef and 2 Pork) on a well-greased 425°F griddle, and press down with a spatula.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes on one side, turn the patty over, and “smash” with a spatula. Cook sliders to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Toast slider buns 30 seconds on each side
  6. To assemble, stack the slider bun bottom, 2 Tbsp Reser’s Chopped Cole Slaw, slider patty, 2 Tbsp Reser’s Pimento Cheese, and slider bun top. Repeat the process with remaining sliders.
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In Dips & Spreads

Pimento Cheese Fritters

Pimento Cheese Fritters

Yield: 12 (1 oz) Fritters

Ingredients:

Filling

Breading

  • 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 4 Eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs

Directions:

  1. Combine Reser’s Pimento Cheese and Panko breadcrumbs in a small bowl and mix thoroughly with a spatula.
  2. Scoop into 12 balls with 1 oz disher and place onto a parchment-lined sheet pan and freeze for 2 hours.
  3. Place the breading ingredients into separate bowls.
  4. Coat the fritters with flour, a few at a time, and shake off any excess.
  5. Place the fritters, a few at a time, into the beaten eggs to coat.
  6. Drop the fritters into the panko crumbs and roll to coat.
  7. Repeat the egg wash and panko breading procedure again for a double coating.
  8. Freeze or deep fry at 350°F until golden brown and melted inside.
  9. Serve with spicy pepper jelly or ranch dressing.
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In Mashed Potatoes, Side Dishes

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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In Pasta & Macaroni Salad, Prepared Salads

Grilled Chicken Mezza Salad

Grilled Chicken Mezza Salad

Yield: 12 Entrée Salads

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s Roma Feta Pasta Salad (71117.14251)
  • 12 each Pita bread, grilled and cut into quarters
  • 12 each 6 oz Chicken breast
  • 1 cup Olive oil
  • ¼ cup Lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 6 each heads Butter lettuce, leaves removed, washed, and patted dry
  • 3 cups Roasted red pepper strips
  • 3 cups Artichoke hearts, marinated, drained
  • 2 each English cucumbers, sliced
  • 3 each Lemons, cut into wedges

Cucumber Herb Yogurt Dressing: 

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt, full fat
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 1/4 English cucumber, peeled, seeded, and grated
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon juice, fresh
  • 1 Tbsp fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 Tbsp fresh Dill, finely chopped
  • Kosher salt to taste

Directions:

  1. Mix all of the ingredients of the cucumber dressing in a bowl. Season with kosher salt, cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  2. Cut each chicken breast into 6 pieces.
  3. Marinate chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning blend for 2 hours under refrigeration.
  4. Pour off marinade and thread chicken onto skewers (soaked), grill to an internal temperature of 165°F.
  5. Let chicken rest wrapped loosely in foil for 10 minutes.
  6. On chilled plates, make a bed with Butter lettuce leaves, and place 6.5 oz of Reser’s Roma Feta Pasta Salad on top.
  7. Arrange grilled chicken skewers, grilled pita, 1/4 cup roasted peppers, and 1/4 cup artichoke hearts with 5 sliced cucumbers and lemon wedges around the salad.
  8. Serve 1/4 cup Cucumber Herb Yogurt Dressing in a ramekin on the side.
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In Tortillas & Mexican

Fiesta Nachos

Fiesta Nachos

Yield: 4 Appetizer Servings

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine black beans and 1/2 cup of Reser’s Baja Café Original Salsa.
  2. For one order, layer 3 cups of Don Pancho Tortilla Chips, 1/3 cup bean and salsa mixture, and 1 cup of shredded cheeses onto an oven-safe plate.
  3. Place in 450°F oven until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes.
  4. Serve topped with 1/4 cup salsa,1/4 cup sour cream, and diced avocado.
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