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 ‘N’ Creme

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. Mrs. Gerry's Cookies ‘N’ Crème

• 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.

Guacamole

Guacamole

Instructions

• 1 (5 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry’s Mexican Style Street Corn

• 25 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and mashed

• 2 Tbsp. lime juice

Instructions

Gently stir to combine. Chill to 33° to 39°F before serving.

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.

Deviled Egg, Ham & Pasta Salad

Deviled Egg, Ham & Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (5 lb.) container Mrs. Gerry's Deviled Egg Pasta

• 2 cups (8 oz.) diced cooked ham

• 2/3 cup (4 oz.) diced sweet pickles

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.

Valentine's Day Cookies

Valentine’s Day Cookies

Ingredients

• Sugar cookies

• Mrs. Gerry’s Cheesecake Supreme

• Cherry pie filling

Instructions

1. Spread cookies with Mrs. Gerry’s Cheesecake Supreme

2. Place a heart shaped cookie cutter into the Cheesecake on the top of the cookie. Fill with a thin layer of cherry pie filling. Gently remove cookie cutter.

3. Keep chilled at 33 to 39 degrees F until serving.

Potato Boats

Potato Boats

Ingredients

• Potato skins or baked potatoes with flesh scooped out

• Mrs. Gerry’s Deluxe Loaded Potato Salad, heated

• Shredded Cheddar cheese

• Bacon bits

Instructions

1. Fill potato boats with Mrs. Gerry’s Deluxe Loaded Potato Salad.

2. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

3. Heat in 350 degree F oven for approximately 10 minutes, until potato is heated through and cheese has melted.

4. Serve immediately.

Roast Beef Roll-Ups

Roast Beef Roll-Ups

Ingredients

• Thinly sliced roast beef

• Mrs. Gerry’s Premium Mashed Potatoes

Instructions

1. Heat potatoes and roast beef according to package directions.

2. Spread mashed potatoes on one end of the roast beef and roll up.

3. Pick with a toothpick. Serve immediately or maintain at temperature.

Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes

Deep Fried Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Mrs. Gerry’s Premium Mashed Potatoes

• 1 egg, beaten

• Real bacon bits, shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped onion, red bell pepper

  or green bell pepper (optional add-ins)

• Panko bread crumbs

Instructions

1. Combine mashed potatoes, egg and optional add-ins.

2. Roll mixture into 2 inch balls.

3. Coat in Panko bread crumbs and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb moisture.

4. Deep fry in 375° oil for 4 minutes.

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Dipping Sauces

Loaded

• 1 cup sour cream

• 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese

• 2 tablespoons Cooked, finely chopped bacon

• 1 tablespoon diced chives

• 1 teaspoon vinegar

Ranch

• 1 (8 oz.) container sour cream

• 1 teaspoon dry ranch dressing mix (from 1 oz. package)

Pink Sauce

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise

• 1/2 cup tomato ketchup

• 2 1/2 tablespoons dried thyme

• 2 1/2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes

Supreme Seafood with Cantaloupe

Supreme Seafood with Cantaloupe

A light, simple lunch idea during Lent.

Ingredients

• Fresh cantoloupe, sliced into wedges

• Mrs. Gerry’s Supreme Seafood Salad

• Club crackers

Shrimp Alfredo Mac & Cheese

Shrimp Alfredo Mac & Cheese

Ingredients

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

• 2 cups plain panko bread crumbs

• 2 tbsp. butter

• 1 lb. cooked, peeled, and deveined medium shrimp

• 1 tsp. minced garlic (or to taste)

• 1 cup (4 oz.) shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

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

3. While Macaroni & Cheese is heating, melt butter in medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add panko bread crumbs; stir to combine. Continue stirring frequently until crumbs are golden brown. Remove from heat.

4. Carefully pour hot Macaroni & Cheese into a greased half pan. Gently stir in shrimp, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

5. Top with buttered bread crumbs.

6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until shrimp is hot and crumbs are deep golden brown.

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

German Potato Salad

German Potato Salad

Ingredients

• Mrs. Gerry's German Potato Salad

Instructions

1. Serve hot or cold. Chill to 33° to 39°F or heat to 165° to 180°F. Maintain at temperatures.

Mashed Potato Patties

Mashed Potato Patties

Ingredients

• 1-5 lb. bag Mrs. Gerry's Premium Mashed Potatoes

• 6 eggs, beaten

• 2 tbsp. dried minced onion

• ¼ tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed potatoes, eggs, dried onion and garlic powder; mix thoroughly.

2. Spray griddle or skillet with non-stick cooking spray or lightly brush with vegetable oil. When hot, scoop ¼ cup of the mixture onto griddle and flatten slightly.

3. Cook until golden brown. Gently flip and cook until golden brown on second side.

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

Sauerkraut Steakhouse Potato Salad

Sauerkraut Steakhouse Potato Salad

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. Mrs. Gerry’s Steakhouse Potato Salad

• 4 oz. sauerkraut

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients.

   Serve hot or cold. Chill to 33° to 39°F or heat to 165° to 180°F. Maintain at temperatures.

Mac & Cheese Au Gratin

Mac & Cheese Au Gratin

Toasted bread crumbs take this macaroni and cheese to the next level, adding texture and crunch.

Ingredients

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

• 2 cups fresh bread crumbs

• 2 tbsp. butter, melted

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

2. Combine bread crumbs and butter.

3. Divide hot Premium Macaroni & Cheese between six individual au gratin dishes.

4. Top each with ¼ cup buttered crumbs.

5. Bake for 10-15 minutes until crumbs are golden brown.

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