Mac & Cheese Board

Mac & Cheese Board

Whether you serve up a mac & cheese bar or a fun charcuterie-like board, a center piece like Mrs. Gerry's Premium or Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese paired with endless topping combinations is sure to please.

Topping Ideas

PROTEINS: Bacon bits, Chicken, Diced ham, Ground beef, Lobster, Tuna

VEGGIES: Broccoli, Diced tomatoes, Jalapenos, Mushrooms, Onions, Peas

CHEESE: Cheddar cheese, Mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese

CRUNCH: Breadcrumbs, Crushed cheese-flavored crackers, Crushed nacho-flavored chips

SAUCE: Hot sauce, Salsa, Sour cream

Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup

Macaroni Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lbs. lean ground beef

• 1 ½ cups onion, chopped

• 2 Tbsp. seasoning salt

• 4 cups (32 oz.) beef broth

• 1 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerry's Premium Macaroni & Cheese

Instructions

1. In a medium stockpot, combine ground beef, chopped onions, and seasoning salt; brown over medium high heat stirring occasionally.

2. Stir in beef broth and Mrs. Gerry’s Premium Macaroni & Cheese, continuing to heat until soup temperature reaches 165°F to 180°F. Serve immediately or maintain at temperature.

If desired, serve with your favorite burger toppings: crumbled bacon, dill pickles, chopped tomatoes, avocado, or sautéed mushrooms.

Mac & Cheese Waffles

Mac & Cheese Waffles

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerrys Premium Macaroni & Cheese

• 1 ½ cups corn meal

• 1 ¾ cup pancake mix

• 4 beaten eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat waffle iron. In a large mixing bowl, combine Mrs. Gerrys Premium Macaroni & Cheese, corn meal, pancake mix, and eggs. Mix well.

2. Spray waffle iron with non-stick spray, fill with 5 oz. of mix; do not over fill.

3. Cook waffle for approximately 4-5 minutes or until golden brown.

White Penne Pizza

White Penne Pizza

Ingredients

• Unbaked pizza crust

• Mrs. Gerry's Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese

• Spinach

• Diced tomatoes

• Chicken

• Shredded Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses

Instructions

1. Arrange Mrs. Gerry's Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese on top of unbaked pizza crust.

2. Top with spinach, tomatoes, chicken and cheeses.

3. Bake at 350°F until pizza reaches a minimum of 165°F.

Tuscan Macaroni & Cheese

Tuscan Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerry’s Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese

• ½ lb. Tuscan chicken

• 1 oz. sundried tomatoes

• 2.8 oz. precooked bacon pieces

• 4 oz. fresh spinach leaves

Instructions

1. Combine Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese, chicken, sundried tomatoes and bacon pieces.

2. Heat to 165°F.

3. Right before serving, toss in spinach leaves.

Jalapeno Popper Mac & Cheese

Jalapeno Popper Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerry’s Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese

• 1 cup coarsely chopped pickled jalapenos

• ½ cup fully cooked bacon, finely chopped (or precooked real bacon bits)

Instructions

1. Heat Mrs. Gerry’s Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese according to package directions.

2. Carefully pour hot Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese into a large mixing bowl. Stir in jalapenos and bacon until thoroughly combined.

3. Pour into a half pan. Serve immediately or maintain at 165º to 180ºF on a steam table.