Smoky Cheddar Potato Salad

Smoky Cheddar Potato Salad

Yield: 30 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs Reser’s® Regular Potato Salad (71117.00215)
  • 1 lb smoked Cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch matchsticks
  • 3 Tbsp Chipotle chile powder
  • 3/4 cup Green onion, bias cut, saving half for garnish

Directions:

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add Reser’s Regular Potato Salad and the remaining ingredients.
  2. Mix well and place into serving container.
  3. Refrigerate or serve immediately, garnishing with green onion.
 

G.O.A.T. Macaroni and Cheese

G.O.A.T. Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 10 entrée servings

Ingredients:

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.
 

Shrimp Masala Bowl with Cinnamon “Non-Naan”

Shrimp Masala Bowl with Cinnamon “Non-Naan"

Yield: 10 bowls

Ingredients:

  • 10 Don Pancho® Cinnamon Wraps (79341.02846)
  • 8 cups White Basmati rice, cooked and kept warm
  • 1 cup Toasted cashew halves
  • 1 cup Cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup Ghee

Masala Shrimp Marinade

  • 3 lbs (51-60 each) shrimp, thawed and patted dry
  • 1 cup Whole milk yogurt
  • 1/4 cup Canola oil
  • 1 tsp Ginger, peeled and grated on a microplane
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
  • 2 tsp Garam masala

 Garlicky Baby Spinach

  • 1 lb Baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup Ghee
  • 6 each Garlic cloves, minced
  • 11/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Coconut milk, canned

Directions:

  1. Heat griddle to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together Masala Marinade ingredients and coat the shrimp. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, not more than 4 hours (acid in yogurt can toughen shrimp).
  3. In a large sauté pan, melt the ghee and cook the minced garlic until lightly brown.
  4. Add the spinach to the pan and cook to wilt.
  5. Add coconut milk and cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce. Set aside and keep warm.
  6. In a large sauté pan, heat ½ cup ghee over high heat and sauté shrimp until lightly browned and cooked through. Set aside and keep warm.
  7. Brush the Don Pancho Cinnamon Wrap with ghee on both sides and heat on a griddle for 10-20 seconds per side.
  8. To build a bowl:
    • 3/4 cup Basmati rice, cooked
    • 5 oz ladle Shrimp Masala
    • 1/4 cup Garlicky Baby Spinach
    • 1 Don Pancho Cinnamon Wrap
    • Cilantro leaves and toasted cashews to garnish.
 

Paneer Kathi Roll

Paneer Kathi Roll

Yield: 10 serving

Ingredients:

Paneer Marinade 

  • 2 lbs Paneer, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup Whole milk yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Canola oil
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger, peeled and grated on a microplane
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

Cilantro Yogurt

  • 2 cups Whole milk yogurt
  • 1 Tbsp Ginger, peeled and grated on Microplane
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Turmeric, ground

Red Cabbage Slaw

  • 4 cups Red cabbage, shredded
  • 2 Tbsp Kosher salt

Peppers and Onions

  • 2 each Yellow onions, julienned
  • 2 each Green bell peppers, julienned
  • 2 each Red bell peppers, julienned
  • 2 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup Ghee (divided)

Directions:

  1. Heat griddle to 350°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the Paneer Marinade ingredients, coating the Paneer cubes. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together Cilantro Yogurt ingredients, place into a container, and refrigerate.
  4. In a colander set over a medium bowl, salt the shredded red cabbage, and let sit for 30-40 minutes to draw out the moisture.
  5. Squeeze red cabbage in a towel or cheesecloth to remove excess moisture. Refrigerate the cabbage.
  6. In a large sauté pan, heat 1/4 cup ghee over medium-high heat. Add onions and peppers, season with kosher salt, and cook until softened and lightly browned. Set aside and keep warm.
  7. In the same large sauté pan, heat 1/2 cup ghee over medium-high heat. Drain Paneer of excess marinade and cook in ghee until lightly browned. Set aside and keep warm.
  8. To complete the roll, heat the Don Pancho Cinnamon Wrap on a griddle for 10-20 seconds per side and place it onto a cutting board when heated.
  9. To build Wrap, layer the following, fold in the edges, and wrap tightly:
    • 1/4 cup Peppers and Onions mixture
    • 1/2 cup Paneer
    • 1/4 cup Shredded red cabbage
  10. Slice Wrap on the bias and serve with 1.5 oz ramekin of Cilantro Yogurt.
 

Chocolate Icebox Pie

Chocolate Icebox Pie

Yield: 1 each 12-inch removable bottom tart pan or 10 pieces

Ingredients:

Filling

Crust

  • 3 1/2 cups Oreo® cookie crumbs (ground in food processor)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 3/4 cup Butter, melted

Garnish

  • Whipped Cream, soft peak (remaining from filling)
  • 1 cup Oreo® cookie crumbs

Directions:

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F.
  2. Chill the bowl of the mixer and whisk attachment in the refrigerator.
  3. In a clean bowl, mix the cookie crumbs, sugar, and butter until well combined.
  4. Press the crust base into the tart pan, making it about ½-inch thick on the bottom and sides.
  5. Bake for 12-14 minutes and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
  6. Meanwhile, place the Reser’s Chocolate Pudding into a bowl and fold the whipped cream into it, taking care to not deflate the whipped cream.
  7. When the crust is cooled, place the filling inside and smooth the top with a spatula.
  8. Place plastic film directly onto the surface, place on a half-sheet pan, and put the pie into the freezer.
  9. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
  10. Take the pie out of the freezer for 10 minutes before cutting into portions.
  11. Keep in the freezer until ready to serve.
  12. Garnish with a dollop of whipped cream and Oreo crumbs.
 

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.
 

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 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.
 

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.
 

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.