Mac & Cheese Lasagna

Mac & Cheese Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerry's Premium Macaroni & Cheese, heated according to package directions

• 1/2 lb. ground beef, browned, crumbled and drained

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 (24 oz.) jar Prego Traditional Italian Sauce

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. shredded Provolone cheese

• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Additional warm Prego Traditional Italian Sauce, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large saucepan, brown ground beef. Season with salt and pepper; drain. Add Italian sauce and heat gently. Generously spray a deep 9x13 inch lasagna pan (or a 4 inch foodservice half pan) with cooking spray. Layer ingredients in this order: half of Macaroni & Cheese, half of each of the cheeses, and half of the meat sauce. Repeat layers. Bake uncovered one hour or until center is 165° to 180°F. Serve immediately or maintain at 165° to 180°F.

Vegetarian Pizza

Vegetarian Pizza

Ingredients

• 1-12 inch pizza crust

• 10 oz. Spinach Artichoke Dip (view recipe HERE)

• 1 Roma tomato, sliced

• 1 oz. green bell pepper, sliced

• 1 oz. red bell pepper, sliced

• 1 oz. red onion, sliced

• 2 oz. canned sliced mushrooms, drained

• 3 oz. shredded Mozzarella cheese

Instructions

Spread Spinach Artichoke Dip over pizza dough. Arrange tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and mushrooms on dip. Top with cheese. Bake according to pizza crust directions, approximately 450°F for 10 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.

Egg Salad Breakfast Sandwich

Egg Salad Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 cups (16 oz.) Mrs. Gerry’s Homestyle Egg Salad

• 1/2 cup cooked bacon bits

• ¼  teaspoon ground black pepper

• 4  slices bread, toasted

• Optional toppings:  Fresh arugula leaves, chopped tomato

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine Mrs. Gerry’s Homestyle Egg Salad, bacon, and black pepper.  Top toasted bread with about ½ cup of the egg salad mixture.  If desired, top with arugula and/or tomatoes.  Serve immediately. Makes four servings.

Smores Dessert Cup

Smores Dessert Cup

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. Mrs. Gerry’s Cookies & Crème Mousse

• 1-10 oz. bag mini marshmallows

• 10 oz. (about 12) chocolate covered graham cracker cookies, crushed

Instructions

Combine all ingredients. Chill to 33° to 39°F before serving. If desired, garnish with chocolate pieces, graham crackers and mini marshmallows.

CBLT Wrap

CBLT Wrap

Ingredients

• 1 large leaf iceberg lettuce, washed & dried

• 1/2 cup Mrs. Gerry’s Homestyle Chicken Salad

• 1 tablespoon chopped cooked bacon or bacon bits

• 1/4 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped

Instructions

To assemble, place chicken salad in the center of the lettuce leaf; sprinkle bacon, and tomatoes on top.     

Makes one lettuce leaf cup.

Fruity Chicken Salad

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Ingredients

• 5 lbs. Mrs. Gerry’s Homestyle Chicken Salad

• 2/3 cup raisins

• 2/3 cup walnuts

• 1 cup red seedless grapes, halved

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. Chill to 33° to 39°F before serving.

3. Enjoy!

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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.

Parmesan Bows Salad

Parmesan Bows Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry’s Parmesan Bows Pasta

• 1 (6 oz.) pouch Mrs. Gerry’s Shredded Parmesan Cheese

• 1 ½ cups sun-dried tomatoes, thinly sliced

• 1 ½ cups pitted, sliced kalamata olives

• 5 cups kale, ribs and stems removed, coarsely chopped

• 1 tablespoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon garlic salt

• Optional – 1 ½ cups pepperoncini pepper, drained and sliced

Instructions

Put all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Mix gently to combine. Keep refrigerated at 33° to 39° F. For maximum freshness, prepare salad at the beginning of each day. 

Mint Cookies 'N' Creme

Mint Cookies & Crème Mousse

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. Mrs. Gerry's Cookies & Crème Mousse

• 1 tsp. peppermint extract

• 1 tsp. green food coloring

Instructions

Combine all ingredients. Chill to 33° to 39°F before serving. Try as a filling for a dark chocolate layer cake or as a filling between dark chocolate cookies.

Cowboy Caviar & Quinoa

Cowboy Caviar & Quinoa

Instructions

• 1 lb. Mrs. Gerry's Cowboy Caviar

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked according to package directions

Instructions

Combine ingredients. Keep refrigerated at 33° to 39°F. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

This may also be served hot. Combine hot, cooked quinoa and Cowboy Caviar in a microwaveable container; cover. Microwave on high until product reaches 165° to 180°F. Serve immediately or maintain at this temperature.

Smoked Gouda Margherita Salad

Smoked Gouda Margherita Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry's Smoked Gouda Pasta

• 4 cups (20 oz.) grape tomatoes

• ½ cup shredded fresh basil leaves

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. Chill to 33 to 39 degrees F before serving.

Reuben Salad

Reuben Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry's Macaroni Base

• 2 lbs. corned beef

• 1 (16 oz.) can sauerkraut, drained

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. Chill to 33 to 39 degrees F before serving.

Bacon Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

Bacon Tomato Macaroni & Cheese

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerry's Premium Macaroni & Cheese, heated according to pkg. directions

• 1 cup real bacon bits

• 2 cups diced fresh tomatoes

Instructions

In a large saucepan, combine hot Premium Macaroni & Cheese, bacon and tomato; heat to 165° to 180°F. Serve immediately or maintain at this temperature.

Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese

Sweet Potato Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

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

• 4 cups (about 1 ¼ lbs.) baked sweet potato, peeled and cubed

Instructions

1. Heat Mrs. Gerry’s Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese according to package directions. Carefully pour into large mixing bowl.

2. Gently stir in hot, baked sweet potato cubes until some of the cubes remain, but some orange swirls appear.

   Serve immediately or maintain at 165° to 180°F. Makes 20 to 24 side dish servings.

Mini Mac & Cheese Burgers

Mini Mac & Cheese Burgers

A grilled burger topped with Mrs. Gerry's Premium Macaroni & Cheese on a toasted bun.

Ingredients

• Mrs. Gerry's Premium Macaroni & Cheese, heated according to pkg. directions

• Hamburger, grilled to your liking

• Toasted bun

• Bacon and sliced cheese, optional toppings

Instructions

Place burger on bottom bun and top with Mrs. Gerry’s Premium Macaroni & Cheese. Top with other half of bun. Pick if needed. Serve immediately.