In Pasta & Macaroni Salad, Prepared Salads

Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad

Puerto Rican Macaroni Salad

Yield: 28 each 6 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs Reser’s® Elbow Macaroni Salad (71117.00188)
  • 1 lb Spam, sliced 1-inch thick and pan-fried
  • 1 2/3 cups Green olives, pitted and sliced, divided in half
  • ¾ cup Red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1 cup Red onion, diced

Directions:

  1. Pan fry Spam until golden brown on both sides, set aside to cool 5-10 minutes.
  2. When cool, dice Spam and set aside.
  3. In a large metal bowl, add the entire carton of Reser’s Elbow Macaroni Salad and fold in the other ingredients until combined.
  4. Place into serving dish and garnish with remaining sliced green olives.
  5. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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In Prepared Salads, Protein Salad

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Salad

Yield: 16 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s® Simply Chicken Salad (71117.11357)
  • 3 Tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp Brown sugar
  • ½ cup Green onions, sliced, 2 Tbsp set aside for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp Habanero peppers, minced (remove seeds for less heat)
  • ½ cup Red bell pepper, seeded and diced

Directions:

  1. In a clean metal bowl, add the entire tub of Reser’s Simply Chicken Salad.
  2. Mix in the jerk seasoning and brown sugar to combine.
  3. Fold in the green onions and both peppers and mix to combine.
  4. Place into serving bowl or portion and garnish with green onions.
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In Potato Salad, Prepared Salads

Olivier Salad

Olivier Salad

Yield: 32 each 5 oz servings

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs Reser’s® Regular Potato Salad (71117.00215)
  • 1 cup Carrots, diced, blanched, and shocked
  • 1 cup Pickled beets, drained and diced
  • ½ cup Italian parsley
  • ¾ cup Dill pickles, diced
  • 1 ½ cups Green peas, thawed

Directions:

  1. Dice carrots and blanch for 1-2 minutes in boiling/salted water and shock in ice water.
  2. Drain carrots and set aside.
  3. In a large metal bowl, add the entire carton of Reser’s Potato Salad, and fold in the other ingredients until combined.
  4. Place into a serving dish and refrigerate.
  5. The longer the salad sits, the more the beets will give off color and turn the salad a light pink color. The salad is best consumed within 48 hours.
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In Cut Potatoes, Tortillas & Mexican

Smoky Chorizo and Potato Tacos

Smoky Chorizo and Potato Tacos

Yield: 20 each entrée servings or 40 6-inch tacos

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Preheat fryer to 350°F and oven to 400°F.
  2. Heat rondeau to medium heat and add chorizo, breaking it up to cook evenly.
  3. Cook chorizo until almost cooked through, browning slightly.
  4. Add onions and cook 1-2 minutes to soften.
  5. Add kosher salt and smoked paprika, cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Add Reser’s Diced Red Potatoes or Reser’s Diced Potatoes and coat with chorizo/onion mixture.
  7. Cook 10-15 minutes until potatoes have browned slightly and are heated through.
  8. Place two warmed Don Panchos 6-inch Golden Blend Tortillas on a plate and fill each with ½ cup of potato mixture.
  9. Garnish with crumbled Cotija and cilantro leaves.
  10. Place lime on the side and serve.
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In Mashed Potatoes, Side Dishes

Greek Garlicky Potato Dip (Skordalia)

Greek Garlicky Potato Dip (Skordalia)

Yield: 15 each appetizer servings

Ingredients:

  • 5 lbs Reser’s® Special Request™ Natural Yukon Mashed Potatoes (71117.94501)
  • 2 cups Almonds, blanched and slivered
  • 40 each Garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 Tbsp Kosher salt
  • 1 ¼ cups Lemon juice, fresh
  • 2 ½ cups Extra virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup Green onions, thinly sliced for garnish
  • Pita bread, brushed with olive oil and grilled

Directions:

  1. Process almonds, garlic, kosher salt, and lemon juice in a food processor until smooth.
  2. Add mixture to a large stainless bowl with Reser’s Special Request Natural Yukon Mashed Potatoes.
  3. Mix to combine, taking care to not overmix.
  4. Add in Extra virgin olive oil and mix to combine.
  5. Check seasoning.
  6. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to let allow flavors to meld.
  7. Portion 8 oz into a cup or large ramekin, drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, and garnish with sliced green onions.
  8. Allow the dip to warm up 5-6 minutes before serving with grilled pita.
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In Macaroni & Cheese, Side Dishes

Frito Pie Macaroni and Cheese

Frito Pie Macaroni and Cheese

Yield: 12 each 9 oz sides

Ingredients:

  • 5 lb tub Reser’s® Steam Table Signature Macaroni and Cheese (71117.14490)
  • 2 Tbsp Avocado oil
  • 2 lbs 85-15 Ground beef
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 cup Yellow onion, diced
  • 2 Tbsp Taco seasoning
  • 28 oz can Tomatoes, diced with juice
  • 2 cups Kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup Jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 6 cups Sharp Cheddar, shredded

Directions:

  1. In an 8-quart saucepan, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and kosher salt and cook until cooked through, stirring frequently and breaking beef into crumbles with a wooden spoon.
  3. Add the diced onion and taco seasoning to the cooked beef and cook until lightly browned.
  4. Add the canned tomatoes and kidney beans and cook for 15- 20 minutes, covered, over medium-low heat, stirring often.
  5. Heat the Reser’s Signature Steam Table Macaroni and Cheese in a steamer until warmed through, 18-20 minutes.
  6. When heated, empty the mac and cheese bag into the pot with the beef mixture.
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In Pasta & Macaroni Salad, Prepared Salads

Homestyle Chicken Macaroni Salad Bowl

Homestyle Chicken Macaroni Salad Bowl

Yield: 25 each entrée bowls

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs carton Reser’s® Amish Macaroni Salad (71117.00441)
  • 2 cups Canola oil
  • 50 each 4 oz Chicken breasts, pounded to ½-inch thick
  • 3 cups seasoned Flour
  • 13 cups Sautéed spinach
  • 1 ½ cups Italian parsley, stemmed and finely chopped

Homestyle Chicken Gravy

  • 8 oz Butter
  • 2 cups AP flour 
  • 1 gallon Chicken stock
  • 1 gallon Heavy cream
  • 2 tsp Black pepper, 28 mesh

Directions:

  1. In a large stockpot, melt the butter until bubbling, but not brown.
  2. Add flour, whisk together, and cook for 1-2 minutes without browning.
  3. Whisk in the heavy cream and chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
  4. Cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened and whisking frequently.
  5. Season with kosher salt and black pepper to taste and place into steamtable pan and keep warm.
  6. Per order, dust 2 chicken breasts in seasoned flour and sear in a sauté pan. 
  7. Brown on both sides and then add 5 oz ladle of sauce and finish the chicken in the sauce.
  8. In a large bowl, place 5 oz Reser’s Amish Macaroni Salad, ½ cup sauteed spinach, 2 chicken cutlets, top with chicken gravy, and garnish with chopped Italian parsley.
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In Cole Slaw, Prepared Salads

Carolina Slaw Bowl

Carolina Slaw Bowl

Yield: 20 each entrée bowls

Ingredients:

  • 7 lbs carton Reser’s® Shredded Homestyle Cole Slaw (71117.15126)
  • 3 cups Red cabbage, shredded
  • 3 Tbsp Green onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups Pickled red onion slices
  • 4 cups Carolina BBQ Glaze
  • 8 lbs Pulled pork, warmed
  • 20 each Hawaiian rolls, buttered and toasted
  • ½ cup Butter, softened

Carolina BBQ Glaze

  • 3 cups Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup Ketchup
  • ½ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp crushed Red pepper flakes

Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, combine the Reser’s Shredded Homestyle Cole Slaw with the shredded red cabbage and green onions. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  2. For Carolina BBQ Glaze, whisk together all the ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight prior to serving.
  3. To serve, place 6 oz red cabbage slaw into a bowl with 6 oz pulled pork, ¼ cup glaze over the pork, and top with pickled red onions and a toasted Hawaiian roll.
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In Potato Salad, Prepared Salads

Mustard Potato Salad Salmon Bowl

Mustard Potato Salad Salmon Bowl

Yield: 25 each entrée bowls

Ingredients:

  • 8 lbs Reser’s® Mustard Potato Salad (71117.00212)
  • 25 each 6 oz Salmon fillets, skin on
  • Avocado oil
  • Kosher salt and black pepper
  • 125 each, Grilled Asparagus stalks

Whole Grain Mustard-Agave Glaze

  • 1 cup Agave syrup, light
  • ½ cup Whole grain mustard
  • ¾ cup Dijon mustard
  • ½ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Shallot, peeled and minced
  • 2 tsp Kosher salt

Directions:

  1. Whisk together all the ingredients for the Whole Grain Mustard-Agave Glaze in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight prior to serving.
  2. Heat a griddle to 375°F.
  3. Season the salmon with kosher salt and black pepper on both sides.
  4. Heat oil on griddle and cook salmon until golden brown on both sides, pulling off when medium rare.
  5. In a large bowl, place 5 oz. Reser’s Mustard Potato Salad, top with seared salmon fillet, 5 grilled asparagus stalks, 2 Tbsp Whole Grain Mustard-Agave Glaze on salmon and around plate.
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In Desserts

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.
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