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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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 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.
 

Pineapple BBQ Sauce

Pineapple BBQ Sauce

Yield: 3 cups

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups Reser’s® Purely Hand-Cut Pineapple Chunks (79453.75428)
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 cups Tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup unsulphured Molasses
  • 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Tbsp Salt
  • 2 tsp Hickory liquid smoke
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper

Directions:

  1. Under the broiler or on a grill, roast the Reser’s Purely Hand-Cut Pineapple Chunks to caramelize their exterior.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  3. Pass through a strainer into a saucepot and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 

Deviled Eggs

Deviled Eggs

Yield: 48 Egg Halves

Ingredients:

  • 24 hard-cooked Eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups Reser’s® Egg Salad (71117.11412)
  • 3 Tbsp Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup cooked Bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Parsley, minced
  • Paprika for garnish

Directions:

  1. Cut the eggs in half, lengthwise, and carefully remove the yolks and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, combine the egg yolks, Reser’s Egg Salad, and remaining ingredients, reserving some parsley and bacon for garnish. Mix thoroughly.
  3. With a spoon or small scoop, fill each egg white with filling.
  4. Garnish each with reserved bacon crumbles, parsley, and dusting of paprika.
 

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Smoked Chicken

Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Smoked Chicken

Yield: 24 each 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 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.
 

Pulled Pork Tacos

Pulled Pork Tacos

Yield: 50 Tacos

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Warm Don Pancho Golden Blend Tortillas on the griddle and set aside.
  2. Place 1/4 cup Reser’s Shredded Homestyle Cole Slaw onto the middle of the tortilla.
  3. Top shredded slaw with 2 ounces of warmed pulled pork.
  4. Top pulled pork with 1 tablespoon of spicy BBQ sauce of your choice.
  5. Garnish with Cotija cheese and 1 cilantro sprig.