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Shallot-Herb Mashed Potatoes

Shallot-Herb Mashed Potatoes

Yield: 14 each 6 oz sides

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes (71117.94500)
• 8 oz Butter
• 1 cup Shallots, julienned
• ½ Tbsp Thyme leaves, roughly chopped
• ½ Tbsp Rosemary leaves, roughly chopped 
• Kosher salt as needed

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter and add the julienned shallots.
2. Cook over medium heat until the shallots are softened, but before the butter starts to brown, 3-4 minutes.
3. Once softened, add the herbs and cook for one more minute.
4. Hold the shallot butter in a warm place for service.
5. Heat the Reser’s Special Request Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes in a steamer or water batch until heated through, 18-20 minutes.
6. Place mashed potatoes into a 4″ 1/3rd pan and hold warm.
7. To serve, place 6 oz mashed potatoes into a warmed bowl and top with 1 oz of the shallot-herb butter.

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Gourmet Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Gourmet Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 8 oz sides

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Signature Macaroni & Cheese Steam Table
• (71117.14490)
• 4 Eggs, whisked
• 3 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1 cup Sharp Cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup White Cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup Kettle chips, crushed

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon mustard and eggs.
3. Fold in the Reser’s Special Request Signature Macaroni & Cheese and ½ cup each of white Cheddar and sharp Cheddar. 
4. Prepare a 2″ half pan with pan spray and fill with the macaroni base.
5. Top with the remaining shredded cheese and bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and heated through.
6. Top with crushed Kettle chips and hold warm to serve.

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Za’atar Roasted Red Potatoes

Za’atar Roasted Red Potatoes

Yield: 16 each 10 oz side servings

Ingredients:

• 10 lb Reser’s® Mega Diced Red Potatoes (71117.14479)
• 1 cup Olive oil
• ¾ cup Za’atar seasoning
• ¼ cup Kosher salt
• 2 Tbsp Black pepper, freshly cracked
• 3 each Lemons for zest
• 1 cup Italian parsley leaves, chiffonade

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. In a large bowl, coat the Reser’s Mega Diced Red Potatoes with olive oil.
3. Once coated with oil, season the potatoes with za’atar, kosher salt, and black pepper.
4. Divide between two prepared sheet pans and roast until golden brown, shaking and rotating pans every 8-10 minutes to ensure even browning, 20-25 minutes total.
5. Once roasted, place into a serving container to keep warm.
6. To serve, portion 10 oz of roasted potatoes into a dish and garnish with lemon zest and chiffonade of Italian parsley.

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Irio (Kenyan Potato, Pea, and Corn Mash)

Irio (Kenyan Potato, Pea, and Corn Mash)

Yield: 12 each 7 oz side servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lb Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes (71117.94500)
• 1 ½ cups IQF Peas, thawed
• 1 cup IQF Yellow corn, thawed
• 1 cup Butter

Directions:

1. Heat the entire bag of Reser’s Special Request Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes in a hot water bath or steamer until heated, 18-20 minutes.
2. Remove from heat and massage bag to ensure even heating.
3. Empty the mashed potatoes into a 400 1/3rd pan for service.
4. Mix the thawed peas and corn into the mashed potatoes and hold warm.
5. To serve, portion into a warmed dish and top with 1 Tbsp of butter.

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Harissa-Cheddar Potato Gratin

Harissa-Cheddar Potato Gratin

Yield: 12 each 7 oz side servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lb Reser’s® Scalloped Potatoes (71117.56001)
• 1½ Tbsp Harissa paste
• ¾ cup Sharp Cheddar, shredded
• ¾ cup White Cheddar, shredded

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium metal bowl, combine the Reser’s Scalloped Potatoes with the harissa paste.
3. Transfer to a prepared 200 ½ pan and cover with the shredded cheeses.
4. Bake for 25-35 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
5. Alternatively, divide 7 oz portions into individual gratin dishes and bake for 10-12 minutes. Serve as a side dish

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Sharp Cheddar Potato Popovers with Red Chimichurri

Sharp Cheddar Potato Popovers with Red Chimichurri

Yield: 20 each appetizer servings

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes (71117.94500)
• 5 Eggs, whisked
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• 3 cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded
• 1 cup AP flour
• 2 cups Parmesan cheese, grated (for rolling balls)
• 4 cups Red chimichurri

Directions:

1. In a medium size bowl, combine Reser’s Special Request Natural Creamy Deluxe Mashed Potatoes with the eggs and garlic powder.
2. Fold in the shredded Cheddar and AP flour.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour prior to baking.
4. When ready to bake, heat an oven to 400°F.
5. Spray a standard muffin tin with pan spray and set aside.
6. Scoop out 1 1/2 oz scoops of the base with a disher and roll into balls. 
7. Roll each ball in Parmesan to cheese
8. Place into the muffin tin and push down slightly to flatten
9. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
10. Let cool on a rack for 10 to minutes before removing.
11. To serve, place 3 each ½ oz ladles of red chimichurri around on a plate and top each with a popover.
12. Refrigerate the popovers and reheat in a 350°F oven for 4-5 minutes as needed.

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Sweet Corn-Cotija Cakes with Chimichurri

Sweet Corn-Cotija Cakes with Chimichurri

Yield: 18 each appetizer servings

Ingredients:

• 4 lbs Reser’s® Sweet Corn with Butter (71117.56013)
• 6 Eggs, whisked
• ½ cup Greek yogurt
• ½ cup Cotija cheese, grated
• 1 cup AP flour
• 3 Tbsp Baking powder
• 1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
• Neutral oil for frying 
• 3 cups Chimichurri

Directions:

1. In a medium size bowl, whisk together the eggs, Greek yogurt and Cotija cheese and fold in Reser’s Sweet Corn with Butter.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the AP flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
4. Let the batter sit for 30 minutes in the refrigerator to chill.
5. To cook, heat a griddle to 350°F and place a thin layer of oil to heat.
6. Cook 1 oz ladle of batter until golden brown on one side, flip and cook until golden brown.
7. To serve, place 5 small cakes on a warmed plate and serve with chimichurri.

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Tex Mex Breakfast Skillet

Tex Mex Breakfast Skillet

Yield: 16 each breakfast entrée servings

Ingredients:

• 10 lbs Reser’s Diced ¾-Inch Red Potatoes (71117.14563)
• 8 cups White Queso Dip (77171.14507), heated
• 1 cup Queso fresco, crumbled
• 2 cups Crispy onions
• 16 each Eggs, sunny side up
• 5-6 Pickled jalapeños, sliced
• Kosher salt

Directions:

1. Preheat fryer to 375℉.
2. Per order:
   • Place 10 oz Reser’s Diced Red Potatoes into the fryer and fry for 2-3 minutes, or until golden brown.
   • Shake and drain excess oil and toss in a small metal bowl, seasoning with kosher salt.
   • Place the crispy potatoes in a large, warmed bowl, and top with the following:
     • ½ cup White queso sauce
     • 1 Tbsp Queso Fresco
     • 2 Tbsp Crispy onions
     • 1 each Egg, sunny side up
     • 3-4 Pickled jalapeño slices to garnish

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Dill Pickle Tuna Salad Sandwich

Dill Pickle Tuna Salad Sandwich

Yield: 14 each Baguette sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s Tuna Salad (71117.11353)
• 1 Tbsp Tarragon leaves fresh, minced
• 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cups Dill pickles, finely diced, divided in half
• 3 Tbsp Panko breadcrumbs 
• 14 each 6” Baguettes
• 28 each Butter lettuce leaves
• 56 each Dill pickles, thinly sliced
• Kettle potato chips (side)

Directions:

1. In a medium size bowl, combine Reser’s Tuna Salad with the fresh tarragon, Dijon, 1 cup of the diced dill pickles, and panko breadcrumbs.
2. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
3. Per order:
   • Cut baguette almost through the half and fold open.
   • Layer 4 slices of dill pickles on the bottom of bread and top with 6 oz Tarragon tuna salad.
   • Top the tuna salad with 1 Tbsp diced dill pickles.
   • Garnish plate with butter lettuce leaves and kettle chips.

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Hot Honey Chicken Salad Sliders

Hot Honey Chicken Salad Sliders

Yield: 15 appetizer servings (3 sliders each)

Ingredients:

• 5 lbs Reser’s Simply Chicken Salad (71117.11357)
• 3 Tbsp Buffalo hot sauce
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper powder
• ½ cup Celery, diced
• 1 cup Carrots, peeled and diced
• ¼ cup Green onions, thinly sliced
• 45 each Pretzel slider buns, halved
• 45 each Butter lettuce leaves
• Hot honey for drizzling

Directions:

1. In a medium size bowl, mix Reser’s Simply Chicken Salad with the Buffalo sauce, cayenne, celery, carrots, and green onions to combine.
2. Refrigerate chicken salad for 2 hours prior to serving.
3. Per order:
   1. Place 3 bottom halves of pretzel buns on a plate.
   2. Place one butter lettuce leaf atop the bottom bun.
   3. Top the lettuce with a 2 oz. scoop of the buffalo chicken salad.
   4. Drizzle with chicken salad with hot honey, top with top pretzel bun and serve.