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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 Cut Potatoes

Oktoberfest Potato Salad

Oktoberfest Potato Salad

Yield: 45 each 6 oz Servings

Ingredients:

  • 10 lbs Reser’s® Mega Diced Red Skin Potatoes (71117.14479)
  • 4 lbs Kielbasa or German Bratwurst, sliced into 1-inch rounds
  • 2 cups Yellow onion, diced
  • 2 cups Green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups Red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cups Dark beer (preferably dark German lager or Dunkel)
  • 1/2 cup Coarse or stoneground German-style mustard
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Parsley, chopped
  • Freshly ground Black pepper
  • Kosher salt

Directions:

  1. Steam the Reser’s Mega Diced Red Skin Potatoes for 10 minutes in a steamer or heat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes.
  2. Cook the sliced Kielbasa in a large skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-6 minutes stirring occasionally.
  3. Transfer to a plate topped with paper towels to drain.
  4. Add the onion and peppers to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes or until they are transparent but not brown.
  5. Stir in 1 cup dark beer, mustard, and sugar and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the dressing has reduced to about 1/2 cup.
  6. Add the potatoes back to the pan with the dressing and toss to coat.
  7. Add the Kielbasa and parsley.
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In Macaroni & Cheese, Side Dishes

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

Lobster Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 24 each 6 oz Servings

Ingredients:

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.
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In Macaroni & Cheese, Side Dishes

Fried Macaroni and Cheese Fritters

Fried Macaroni and Cheese Fritters

Yield: 36 Pieces

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Mix Reser’s Special Request Signature Steam Table Macaroni and Cheese, Cheddar cheese, and flour in a mixing bowl.
  2. Use a 2 oz scoop and scoop out the macaroni mixture onto a prepared sheet pan and place in freezer.
  3. Once frozen, bread the macaroni mixture using egg wash and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Put back in the freezer for 30 minutes.
  5. Gently drop into a 350°F fryer for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.
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In Cut Potatoes

Homemade Potato Chips

Homemade Potato Chips

Yield: 12 appetizer portions

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Heat oil in fryer to 350°F.
  2. Add Reser’s Sliced Potatoes in batches. Fry until golden brown and crisp, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Drain, season with salt, pepper and parsley, and serve immediately.
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In Cut Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Scalloped Potatoes

Yield: 12 side dishes

Ingredients:

  • 12 cups Reser’s® Sliced Potatoes (71117.14435)
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 5 cups Milk
  • 2/3 cup Onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup Chives, sliced
  • Kosher salt & black pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray a 4-inch half pan.
  2. In a saucepan, melt 6 Tbsp butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Stir in flour, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until roux is created; remove from heat.
  4. Stir in milk. Place back on the burner and heat to simmer, stirring constantly. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the mixture becomes a thick sauce.
  5. Place Reser’s Sliced Potatoes into a medium-sized bowl and mix with sauce. Cut the remaining 2 Tbsp butter into small pieces and sprinkle over potatoes.
  6. Fill into prepared pan, cover with foil, and bake for 30 minutes.
  7. Remove foil and back 50-60 minutes longer or until potatoes are tender and the top is golden brown.
  8. Let stand for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
  9. Garnish the potatoes with chopped chives and serve hot.
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In Prepared Salads, Protein Salad

White BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwich

White BBQ Chicken Salad Sandwich

Yield: 15 sandwiches

Ingredients:

White BBQ Sauce

  • 2 cups Mayonnaise
  • ½ cup Apple cider vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp Worcestershire
  • 2 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1 Tbsp prepared Horseradish

Chicken Salad Base

  • 5 lbs tub Reser’s® Simply Chicken Salad (71117.11357)
  • 2/3 cup White BBQ Sauce
  • 1 cup Pimentos, diced and drained
  • ¼ cup Italian parsley, stemmed and chopped
  • 1 cup Celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 Tbsp Hot sauce
  • ¼ cup Breadcrumbs, unseasoned

For Each Sandwich

  • 2 Slices Japanese milk bread or Pullman loaf
  • 1 Tbsp butter, melted
  • 5 oz Chicken salad base
  • 3 Slices Dill pickle
  • 2 leaves Butter lettuce
  • 8-10 Potato chips, kettle cooked

Directions:

  1. For White BBQ Sauce, combine all the ingredients in a large bowl with a whisk and check for seasoning.
  2. Place into tub and refrigerate.
  3. For the Chicken Salad Base, combine the Reser’s Simply Chicken Salad with the White BBQ Sauce, pimentos, parsley, sliced celery, hot sauce, and breadcrumbs with a spatula until mixed through.
  4. Refrigerate Chicken Salad Base for 4 hours before making sandwiches.
  5. For each sandwich, brush each piece of bread with butter and grill until golden bread.
  6. Start with one slice of toasted bread,  and layer butter lettuce, chicken salad base, pickle slices, and top with kettle chips.
  7. Top with toasted bread slice and serve.
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In Prepared Salads, Protein Salad

Everything Chicken Bagels

Everything Chicken Bagels

Yield: 12 each bagel sandwiches

Ingredients:

Everything Chicken Salad Base

  • 5 lbs tub Reser’s® Chicken Salad (71117.11419)
  • 3 Tbsp Italian parsley, stemmed and chopped
  • 1/3 cup Green onions, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Everything seasoning

Per Sandwich

  • 1 each Plain bagel, cut in half and toasted
  • 2 Tbsp Cream cheese
  • 6 oz Everything Chicken Salad Base
  • 1 tsp Everything seasoning
  • 3-4 leaves Butter or Little Gem lettuce
  • ¼ Avocado, sliced
  • Baby arugula salad

Directions:

  1. For Everything Chicken Salad Base, mix the Reser’s Chicken Salad with the parsley, green onions, and everything seasoning in a large bowl until combined.
  2. Toast bagel and spread each half with cream cheese.
  3. Top cream cheese with lettuce leaves.
  4. Scoop 3 oz of the Everything Chicken Salad Base atop each half.
  5. Garnish with Everything seasoning and plate with avocado and baby arugula salad.
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In Potato Salad, Prepared Salads

Good Times Picnic Potato Salad

Good Times Picnic Potato Salad

Yield: 30 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs carton Reser’s® Red Bliss Potato Salad (71117.00554)
  • ½ cup Everything seasoning
  • 1 ¼ cups Bleu cheese
  • ½ cup Chives
  • 1 lb Applewood bacon, cooked into slices and sliced into strips

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, add the Reser’s Red Bliss Potato Salad with 1/3 cup Everything seasoning, 1 cup Bleu cheese, and 1/2 cup chives and mix until combined.
  2. Place into a serving container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Garnish with sliced bacon, and the remaining chives, Everything seasoning, and Bleu cheese prior to serving
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In Pasta & Macaroni Salad, Prepared Salads

All The Things Macaroni Salad

All The Things Macaroni Salad

Yield: 30 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs carton Reser’s® Elbow Macaroni Salad (71117.00188)
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Red onion, diced
  • 6 oz Baby spinach
  • ¼ cup Everything seasoning

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, add the Reser’s Elbow Macaroni Salad, cherry tomatoes, red onion, baby spinach, and Everything seasoning and mix to combine with a spatula.
  2. Place into a serving container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
  3. Garnish with Everything seasoning before serving.
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