Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerry's Premium Mashed or Hearty Mashed Potatoes
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
• 1 cup real bacon bits
• 2 tbsp. dried chives
• 1 tsp. seasoned salt
• 1/2 tsp. onion powder
• 1/2 tsp. coarse ground pepper
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder (optional)
• Salt (optional)
• 32 half shell potato skins (about 1 1/2 oz. each)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400˚F.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, bacon bits and half of the Cheddar cheese.
3. Add chives, seasoned salt, onion powder, pepper and garlic powder; mix throughly. 
4. Spray a large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. If desired, lightly sprinkle salt on the inside of potato skins. 
5. Scoop 1/3 cup of filling into each potato skin.
6. Divide remaining cheese among the potato skins and press in lightly. 
7. Bake at 400˚F for 20-30 minutes (or until filling is 165˚F - 185˚F). Serve immediately or maintain at temperature. 

Mashed Potato Puffs

Mashed Potato Puffs

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese

• 2 Tbsp. chopped chives

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• 3 cups Mrs. Gerry’s Premium or Hearty Mashed Potatoes

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray wells of a cupcake pan with non-stick spray. In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs. Mix in both cheeses and chives. Add potatoes to bowl, and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Mix well. Spoon into cupcake pan wells, just below full. Bake at 400°F for 25-35 minutes until they pull away from the sides of the cups and are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool 5 minutes in pan. Serve with sour cream or plain yogurt.

Hot Pot Roast Sundae

Hot Pot Roast Sundae

In one 4 ½ oz. baked bread bowl (6 ½ inches in diameter), layer the following:

• 1 cup Mrs. Gerry’s Premium or Hearty Mashed Potatoes
• 4 oz. pork or beef roast, cooked and cubed
• 1/3 cup chicken gravy
• Cherry tomato

Serving temperature of assembled entrée should be a minimum of 165°F.

Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes

Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Mrs. Gerry’s Premium or Hearty Mashed Potatoes
• 1 egg, beaten

Optional add-ins:

• Real bacon bits
• Shredded Cheddar cheese
• Chopped onion
• Diced red peppers
• Diced green peppers
• Panko bread crumbs

Combine Mrs. Gerry's Mashed Potatoes, egg, and any optional add-ins.  Roll mixture into 2-inch balls. Coat in bread crumbs. Let sit 30 minutes to soak up moisture. Deep fry in 375°F oil for 4 minutes. 

Chicken Bread Bowl

Chicken Bread Bowl

In one 4 ½ oz. baked bread bowl (6 ½ inches in diameter), layer the following:

• ¾ cup Mrs. Gerry’s Premium or Hearty Mashed Potatoes
• 1 (4 oz.) unbreaded chicken breast, cooked and cubed
• ½ cup mixed vegetables
• 1/3 cup chicken gravy

Serving temperature of assembled entrée should be a minimum of 165°F.