Chicken Bread Bowl

Chicken Bread Bowl

When you are craving something warm, hearty and delicious, this simple meal will fill you up!

Ingredients

• 4 bread bowls

• 3 c. Mrs. Gerry's Premium or Hearty Mashed Potatoes

• 4 c. cooked, diced chicken

• 2 c. mixed vegetables

• 1 c. Mrs. Gerry's Premium Poultry Gravy

Instructions

1. Heat all ingredients to 165° to 180°F.

2. Layer Premium Mashed Potatoes, chicken, mixed vegetables and Premium Poultry Gravy in a bread bowl.

   Serve immediately or maintain at 165° to 180°F.

Great meal kit idea! Simple ingredient combinations to make meals fast & easy, designed for a family of four.

Nacho Chicken Mac & Cheese

Nacho Chicken Mac & Cheese

Salsa and sour cream add even more flavor to our delicious macaroni & cheese. Top with crushed tortilla chips and you have a new entree everyone will love.

Ingredients

• 1/2 (5 lb. bag) Mrs. Gerry's Premium Macaroni & Cheese

• ¾ lb. cooked, diced chicken

• ½ c. sour cream

• ½ c. salsa

• 2 c. crushed nacho chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. In a large saucepan, combine hot Premium Macaroni & Cheese, chicken, sour cream and salsa; heat through.

3. Pour meat mixture into a 4 inch deep half pan that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.

4. Spread crushed tortilla chips evenly over the top. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until chips are lightly browned.

   Serve immediately or maintain at 165° to 180°F.

Great meal kit idea! Simple ingredient combinations to make meals fast & easy, designed for a family of four.

"Kool" Cheesecake Supreme

“Kool” Cheesecake Supreme

The addition of one simple package of drink mix into a container of Cheesecake Supreme creates a fun, colorful and tasty dessert option.

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. Mrs. Gerry's Cheesecake Supreme

• 1 (0.16 oz.) package unsweetened drink mix, such as Kool-Aid, flavor of your choice

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients; mix well to combine. Keep refrigerated at 33° to 39°F.

Fajita Mac & Cheese

Fajita Mac & Cheese

Five ingredients transforms our Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese into a dish that everyone will love!

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. Mrs. Gerry’s Gourmet Macaroni & Cheese

• 1-15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained*

• 1 -10 oz. can tomatoes & green chilies*

• 2-5 oz. cans chicken breast, drained*

• 1 tbsp. fajita seasoning mix

• 2 cups (about 4 oz.) coarsely crushed yellow corn tortilla chips

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

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

3. Carefully pour into large mixing bowl.

4. Gently stir in ingredients, except tortilla chips.

5. Pour into greased half pan; top with crushed tortilla chips.

6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until mixture is hot and tortilla chips are lightly browned.

7. Serve immediately or maintain at 165° to 180°F. Makes 12 to 14 servings.

   *If available, use "no salt added" canned products

Hot Cowboy Caviar Cheese Dip

Hot Cowboy Caviar Cheese Dip

Southwestern Dip and Cowboy Caviar in one recipe?! You won’t be able to stop until it’s all gone.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Mrs. Gerry’s Cowboy Caviar, drained

• 1 cup Mrs. Gerry’s Southwestern Dip

• 1-8 oz. pkg. cream cheese

• 1-4 oz. can diced green chilies

• 1 cup diced cooked chicken breast

• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1 tsp. dry taco seasoning mix

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in medium saucepan.

2. Heat to 165° to 180°F, stirring often to prevent sticking.

3. Dip may be kept warm in a Crockpot on low setting. Serve with tortilla chips.

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Peppers

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Peppers

Your taste buds will thank you after eating this delicious dish! Simply stuff peppers with our Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad, top with bacon and cheese, and bake.

Ingredients

• 4 cups Mrs. Gerry's Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad

• 4 whole bell peppers, any color, medium sized

• ¼ cup chicken broth

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

• 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon pieces

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. Add the ¼ cup chicken broth to a 9” x 13” baking pan.

3. Wash, halve, deseed and remove stem from peppers.

4. In a bowl, combine Jalapeno Popper Pasta Salad and 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese.

5. Evenly stuff the peppers with the salad mixture. Sprinkle remaining Cheddar cheese and bacon pieces on top of peppers.

6. Bake peppers in pan for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the peppers are well cooked. After baking, allow to cool for a couple minutes. Serve immediately or maintain at 165º to 180ºF.

Southwestern Potato Salad

Southwestern Potato Salad

Kick your potato salad up a notch! Add our Southwestern Dip and Cheddar cheese to our already delicious Deli Fresh or Original Potato Salads.

Ingredients

• 13 lbs. Mrs. Gerry’s Original Potato Salad or Mrs. Gerry’s Deli Fresh Potato Salad

• 3 lbs. Mrs. Gerry’s Southwestern Dip

• 1-12 oz. pkg. shredded Cheddar cheese

• 1 small can black olives, drained (optional)

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients.

2. Keep refrigerated at 33° to 39°F until serving.

Mexi-Salsa

Mexi-Salsa

Just add salsa to our Harvest Corn for a hearty chip dip! 

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Mrs. Gerry’s Harvest Corn, drained

• 1½ cups medium salsa or Picante sauce

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients.

2. Chill to 33° to 39°F before serving. Serve with tortilla chips.

Sweet Pepper Reuben or Rachel Sandwich

Sweet Pepper Reuben or Rachel Sandwich

Ingredients

• 2 slices Rye bread

• 2 tablespoons Russian dressing

• 1/4 pound corned beef, thinly sliced or 1/4 lb. thinly sliced turkey

• 2 to 3 slices Swiss cheese

• 1/4 – 1/3 cup Mrs. Gerry’s Sweet Pepper Slaw

• 1 tablespoon butter, softened

Instructions

1. Place the sliced rye bread on the countertop; spread about 1 tablespoon of Russian dressing over each slice.

2. Top one of the slices of bread with the corned beef or turkey and Swiss cheese.

3. Drain the Sweet Pepper Slaw removing any excess moisture. Pile the Sweet Pepper Slaw on the cheese layer and then top with the other slice of bread (Russian dressing side down).

4. Spread the softened butter over the top and bottom of the sandwich.

5. Place a heavy skillet or griddle over medium-low heat. Add the sandwich and cook until the bottom is golden brown. Carefully turn it over and cook until the other side has browned and the cheese has melted and sandwich is heated to 165°F.

Serve immediately or maintain 165° to 180°F.

Breakfast Mac & Cheese

Breakfast Mac & Cheese

Next time your kids ask for macaroni & cheese for breakfast, surprise them by saying YES! This rich, flavorful breakfast casserole is something kids and adults with both love!

Ingredients

• 1/2 (5 lb.) bag Mrs. Gerry's Premium Macaroni & Cheese

• 1 lb. breakfast sausage

• 1 red pepper, diced

• 1 jalapeno pepper, diced

• 1 medium onion, diced

• 4 eggs

• 5-6 refrigerated biscuits, cooked according to package directions, crumbled

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a large skillet, cook and crumble breakfast sausage. Remove from pan and set aside.

3. In same skillet, sautee red pepper, jalapeno pepper and onion. When cooked through, combine in bowl with sausage.

4. Combine sausage mixture with 1/2 (5 lb.) bag of Mrs. Gerry’s Premium Macaroni & Cheese. Pour into greased oven-safe or cast iron skillet.

5. Whisk eggs then stir in crumbled biscuits. Pour on top of macaroni & cheese mixture.

6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and mac & cheese is heated through. Enjoy!

Oriental Chicken Wrap

Oriental Chicken Wrap

Freshly grilled chicken wrapped in a fresh vegetable and cabbage mixture that has been tossed in our sweet oriental-flavored dressing. Ramen noodles an an extra crunch!

Ingredients

• 1 (1 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry’s Oriental Crunch dressing
• 1 (8 oz.) pouch Mrs. Gerry’s Ramen/Nut mixture
• 3 lbs. pre-packaged salad mix that includes shredded cabbage, carrots, green onions, celery, etc.
• 2 grilled chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 4 whole wheat wraps or large tortillas
• Leaf lettuce
• Snow pea pods

Instructions

1. Combine Oriental Crunch dressing, ramen/nut mixture and prepackaged salad mix.
2. Arrange lettuce leaves and snow pea pods on each wrap.
3. Layer with 1 cup Mrs. Gerry’s Oriental Crunch Salad and top with chicken breast strips.
4. Keep chilled at 33° to 39°F until served.

Cowboy Chicken Wrap

Cowboy Chicken Wrap

Two of our most popular products wrapped up in a tortilla with chicken, lettuce and cheddar cheese.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup Mrs. Gerry’s Cowboy Caviar Salad, drained
• 3 tbsp. Mrs. Gerry’s Southwestern Dip
• 1 (9 inch) flour tortilla or plain wrap
• 2 oz. grilled chicken breast fajita strips
• ½ cup shredded lettuce
• ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

1. Spread Southwestern Dip evenly on wrap to within ½ inch of edge.
2. Top with drained Cowboy Caviar, chicken strips, lettuce and cheese.
3. Keep chilled at 33° to 39°F until served.

Hot Pork Sandwich

Hot Pork Sandwich

If you're looking for the ultimate comfort food, look no further! Tender pork on top of a piece of whole wheat bread, with a generous scoop of our Hot Premium Mashed Potatoes. Ladle on the gravy and enjoy!

Ingredients

• Whole wheat bread, or bread of choice

• Pork tenderloin, sliced

• Mrs. Gerry's Premium Mashed Potatoes

• Mrs. Gerry's Premium Poultry Gravy

Instructions

1. Heat pork, mashed potatoes and gravy to 165° to 180°F.

2. Top bread with pork and mashed potatoes.

3. Ladle on gravy.

4. Serve immediately.

Tortellini Alfredo

Tortellini Alfredo

Our Cheese Tortellini Kit and your Alfredo sauce makes one easy, cheesy meal! 

Ingredients

• 1 (4.5 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry's Cheese Tortellini Salad, drained
• 1 (16 oz.) jar Alfredo sauce
• 6 oz. pouch Mrs. Gerry's shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine salad and Alfredo sauce. 
2. Heat until mixture reaches 165° to 180°F, stirring frequently.
3. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese.
4. Serve immediately. 

Corny Rice

Corny Rice

Taco seasoning spices up this simple recipe made with rice, chicken and our Harvest Corn Salad. Top with Cheddar cheese and serve with sour cream, salsa and tortilla chips. 

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Mrs. Gerry's Harvest Corn, drained

• 3 cups cooked rice

• 1/2 cup water

• 1.25 oz. package dry taco seasoning mix

• 6 oz. cooked, oven roasted chicken

• 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

• Tortilla chips, sour cream and salsa (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large, non-stick skillet, combine water and taco seasoning mix. Bring to a boil; stir in drained salad, rice, and chicken.

2. Heat to 165° to 180°F, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

3. Sprinkle with cheese and cover pan.

4. Reduce heat and continue heating until cheese melts.

5. Serve immediately. If desired, top with sour cream and salsa, and serve with tortilla chips.

Hashbrown Birds Nest

Hashbrown Bird's Nest

Ingredients

• Shredded hashbrowns
• 1 egg, beaten
• Optional ingredients - salt, pepper, onion powder, shredded Cheddar cheese
• Mrs. Gerry's Premium Mashed Potatoes, heated
• Chives

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease muffin tin.
2. Combine approximately 2 cups shredded hashbrowns with egg and optional ingredients and press into bottom of tin. 
3. Bake at 425°F for about 15 minutes. Let cool and remove from tins.
4. Pipe hot Mrs. Gerry's Premium Mashed Potatoes into center of hashbrown to create a nest. 
5. Garnish with chives. 

Dilled Reuben Melt

Dilled Reuben Melt

Slivered corned beef, sauerkraut and Swiss cheese with Mrs. Gerry's Old Fashioned Dill Dip on grilled rye bread. 

Ingredients

• Rye bread

• Slivered corned beef

• Sauerkrat

• Swiss cheese

Instructions

1. Butter one side of each piece of rye bread and place butter-side down on hot skillet.

2. Spread Mrs. Gerry's Old Fashioned Dill Dip on bread, and top with Swiss cheese, corned beef and sauerkrat.

3. Cook until bread is toasted, putting pieces together before serving.

Dilled Potato Salad

Dilled Potato Salad

Our most popular potato salad is transformed by adding in our Old Fashioned Dill Dip. 

Ingredients

• 5 lbs. Mrs. Gerry's Original Potato Salad

• 1/4 lb. Mrs. Gerry's Old Fashioned Dill Dip

Instructions

1. Combine ingredients. Keep refrigerated at 33° to 39°F until serving.

Fish Tacos

Fish Tacos

Fish tacos are increasingly popular! And they can be easy using our refreshing Sweet Pepper Slaw.

Ingredients

• Mini "street taco" soft tortillas

• White fish of your choice, fried or baked, seasoned to your liking

• Mrs. Gerry's Sweet Pepper Slaw

• Mrs. Gerry's Southwestern Dip, optional

Instructions

1. Cook fish according to package directions. Flake into pieces.

2. Place fish in tortilla and top with Sweet Pepper Slaw.

3. For added spice, top with our Southwestern Dip.

Cookie Pistachio Dessert

Cookie Pistachio Dessert

Perfect for St. Patrick's Day, or any day of the year, this sweet treat has layers of flavor.

Ingredients

• Chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed into crumbs

• Mrs. Gerry's Cookies 'N' Creme

• Mrs. Gerry's Pistachio Pineapple

• Whipped topping

Instructions

1. Layer above ingredients in 9x13 inch pan or parfait cup. Garnish with additional cookie crumbs.

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