Distinctive recipes that make the most of your potato side dishes.

Distinctive
recipes that
make the
most of your
potato side
dishes.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED. ™
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Red, White And Blue Mashed Potatoes .................3
Nacho Potato Soup ......................................................4
White Cheddar Boxty Potatoes ...............................5
Three Pepper Potato Ramekin..................................6
Potato Corn Fritters ....................................................7
Potato Patty Melt ..........................................................8
Asian-Style Potato Salad .............................................9
Basil Pesto Roasted Potatoes ..................................10
Potato Wild Rice Gratin ........................................... 11
Vietnamese-Style Potato
Vegetable Stir-Fry .......................................................12
Chorizo Cheddar Smashed Potatoes ....................13
Buffalo Potato Wedges..............................................14
When you realize that nearly 90% of consumers order a potato side dish at least half of the time
they eat out,* you realize how important serving a memorable potato side dish really is.
That’s why we created these Simply Potatoes® Center Your Sides™ recipes. They let you offer
distinctive potato side dishes alongside the traditional potato side dishes your customers love.
And when you consider that half of all patrons state they want side dishes that are “unique and
interesting,” * you’ll have a menu that consumers return for again and again.
What’s more, when Center Your Sides recipes were tested among consumers, 80% of research
respondents** said they’d be willing to pay more for them:
! 6 out of 10 respondents said they’d pay 50¢ more for Center Your Sides concepts**
! One-third of respondents said they’d pay up to $1 more for Center Your Sides concepts**
Roasted Potatoes, Blue Cheese
And Balsamic Onions .................................................16
With Center Your Sides!"#$%&#'(!)*+!$,-!.,/%.%0#!)*+"!123'!,-4!)*+"!&"*56'7!8-4!9)!+6%:%0%-;!6<#!
variety and versatility of Simply Potatoes refrigerated potatoes, you can satisfy your
customers’ demand for traditional and distinctive potato side dishes.
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*Datassential June 2011 Consumer Omnibus
** Datassential June 2011 Consumer Omnibus, 80% of respondents who indicated interest in the Center Your Sides concepts
Honey Mustard Potatoes ..........................................15
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Easy, memorable, profitable.
Everything a potato side dish should be.
RED, WHITE AND BLUE
MASHED POTATOES
Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Mashed Potatoes #15190
YIELD: 6 Servings
INGREDIENTS
AMOUNT
Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Mashed Potatoes #15190
3 lbs.
blue cheese crumbles
4 oz.
bacon bits or 5 strips bacon, cooked until crisp and crumbled
8 oz.
METHOD
1. Heat mashed potatoes.
2. Set aside a small amount of blue cheese and bacon bits for garnish.
3. Stir remaining blue cheese into potatoes.
4. Add remaining bacon bits to potatoes.
5. Thoroughly mix together.
6. Garnish with reserved blue cheese and bacon bits.
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NACHO POTATO SOUP
Simply Potatoes® Deluxe Mashed Potatoes #15770
YIELD: 1 Serving
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® Deluxe Mashed Potatoes #15770
cream
shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
chopped cilantro, divided
cumin
salt and pepper
refried beans
fried tortilla strips
AMOUNT
4 oz.
¼ cup
2 oz.
2 oz.
1 tsp.
to taste
1 Tbs.
1 Tbs.
METHOD
1. Pour cream into medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Heat until hot,
but not boiling.
2. Whisk 1 oz. Cheddar cheese into cream until melted.
3. Stir in mashed potatoes.
4. Add 1 oz. cilantro and cumin.
5. Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
6. Ladle into bowl. Garnish with refried beans, tortilla strips, remaining
shredded Cheddar cheese and cilantro. Serve hot.
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WHITE CHEDDAR
BOXTY POTATOES
Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100
Simply Potatoes® Deluxe Mashed Potatoes #15770
YIELD: 5 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100
Simply Potatoes® Deluxe Mashed Potatoes #15770
shredded white Cheddar cheese
water
butter, melted
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salt
pepper
baking soda
vegetable oil
AMOUNT
8 oz.
6 oz.
1 oz.
¼ cup
1 oz.
<(&%*
½ tsp.
pinch
½ tsp.
2 Tbs.
METHOD
1. In large bowl, mix hash browns, mashed potatoes, cheese, water
and butter.
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3. Mix dry ingredients into potato mixture. (Batter should be slightly thicker
than pancake batter).
4. Heat sauté pan to medium-high heat. Add oil to coat pan.
5. With 2-oz. portion scoop, spoon potato batter into pan. Flatten.
6. Cook 3 minutes, or until browned. Flip and cook second side about
3 minutes, until browned.
7. Arrange two cakes on serving plate. Serve hot.
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THREE PEPPER
POTATO RAMEKIN
Simply Potatoes® Deluxe Mashed Potatoes #15770
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YIELD: 2 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® Deluxe Mashed Potatoes #15770
Simply Potatoes®(FG(H."C+(I,&+$(!#'.'#+0(#15150
pickled jalapeño pepper, diced
smoked paprika
roasted red peppers, diced
diced onion
cream cheese
mayonnaise
mozzarella cheese, shredded
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. In large bowl, mix all ingredients except mozzarella cheese.
3. Divide into two ramekins.
4. Top with mozzarella. Place in hot oven.
5. Bake 12 minutes, or until bubbling. Serve hot.
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AMOUNT
8 oz.
2 oz.
2 oz.
1 Tbs.
2 oz.
2 oz.
2 oz.
¼ cup
2 oz.
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POTATO CORN
FRITTERS
Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100
Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Mashed Potatoes #15190
YIELD: 2 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100
Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Mashed Potatoes #15190
egg
corn kernels, thawed
milk
onion, diced
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AMOUNT
2 1K2 oz.
2 1K2 oz.
1
2 oz.
¼ cup
2 oz.
1
K3 cup
1
K3 cup
METHOD
1. In medium bowl, mix hash browns, mashed potatoes, egg, corn, milk
and onion until well combined. Set aside.
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3. Mix potato mixture into dry ingredients until well combined.
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Cook fritter 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Remove from fryer, drain and keep hot.
6. Repeat with remaining batter. Serve hot.
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POTATO PATTY MELT
Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100
YIELD: 1 Serving
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® Shredded Hash Browns #15100
canola oil
hamburger patty, cooked
pizza or Cheddar cheese, shredded
AMOUNT
12 oz.
1 Tbs.
8 oz.
2 oz.
METHOD
1. Heat canola oil in nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
2. Add hash browns and form into disk. Cook until crispy.
3. Turn and cook until second side is crispy.
4. Place the cooked burger on the potatoes. Top with cheese.
5. Broil 20-30 seconds, or until cheese is melted. Serve hot.
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ASIAN­STYLE
POTATO SALAD
Simply Potatoes®!"#!$%&'(!)*+(,!-./%/.(0 #15150
YIELD: 3 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes®(FG(H."C+(I,&+$(!#'.'#+0 #15150
pickled cilantro
red bell pepper, julienned
onion, thinly sliced
rice vinegar
soy sauce
granulated sugar
fresh lime, juiced
cashews, toasted
AMOUNT
16 oz.
1 oz.
1 oz.
1 oz.
3 Tbs.
1
K8 cup
1½ Tbs.
½ lime
1 Tbs.
METHOD
1. Place potatoes in saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to boil.
2. Cook potatoes until soft, about 5 minutes.
3. Drain potatoes and cool to room temperature.
4. In large bowl, combine potatoes, cilantro, red pepper and onion.
5. In small bowl, mix rice vinegar, soy sauce, sugar and lime juice.
6. Pour sauce over potato mixture. Toss mixture to coat. Serve topped
with cashews.
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BASIL PESTO
ROASTED POTATOES
Simply Potatoes® 518 #!2.3/4(&5!2/67(!)*+(,!-./%/.(0!#15110
YIELD: 2 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® 5K8 G()#%'8+"/()'35+(I,&+$(!#'.'#+0(#15110
canola oil
salt and pepper
basil pesto
AMOUNT
16 oz.
1 tsp.
to taste
1 Tbs.
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. Place potatoes in medium bowl.
3. Add canola oil, salt and pepper. Toss until potatoes are coated.
4. Arrange potatoes on sheet pan with parchment paper. Place in oven.
5. Roast 12-14 minutes, or until potatoes are browned.
6. Remove from oven and place potatoes in bowl.
7. Add pesto and toss potatoes until coated. Serve hot.
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POTATO WILD RICE
GRATIN
Simply Potatoes®!89(&*+%5!:.9(!;&*(0!27*+(,!-./%/.(0!#15120
YIELD: 10 Servings
INGREDIENTS
AMOUNT
Simply Potatoes® American Home Fries Sliced Potatoes #15120
5 lbs.
heavy cream, divided
3 1K3 cups
salt and pepper
to taste
shredded four cheese blend or mozzarella cheese, divided
2 lbs.
cooked wild rice, divided
2 cups
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 350ºF.
2. Cover the bottom of hotel pan with 2 K3 cup cream.
3. Shingle ¼ of potato slices over cream, enough to cover bottom completely.
4. Salt and pepper potatoes, then drizzle 2 K3 cup heavy cream over potatoes.
5. Evenly sprinkle 2 K3 cup cheese over potatoes.
6. Sprinkle ½ cup cooked rice over potato mixture.
7. Repeat this process for three more layers.
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9. Cover pan with foil and place in hot oven. Bake covered 1 hour. Remove foil.
10. Bake 30 minutes, or just until golden brown.
11. Let cool in refrigerator/cooler.
12. When cooled, cut into 10 square or triangle portions.
13. Reheat in oven to order.
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VIETNAMESE­STYLE POTATO
VEGETABLE STIR­FRY
Simply Potatoes®!<(,!2=*5!27*+(,!-./%/.(0!#15230
YIELD: 3 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Sliced Potatoes #15230
olive oil
chopped broccoli
red bell pepper, julienned
onion, thinly sliced
minced garlic
cherry tomatoes, halved
oyster sauce
soy sauce
sesame oil
sesame seeds, toasted
AMOUNT
16 oz.
2 Tbs.
1
K3 cup
1 oz.
1 oz.
½ Tbs.
3
2 Tbs.
2 Tbs.
1
K8 tsp.
1 tsp.
METHOD
1. Place potatoes in 350ºF deep fryer. Cook potatoes 5-8 minutes,
or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain. Set aside.
2. Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add broccoli, red pepper,
onion and garlic. Sauté 2 minutes, or until tender.
3. Add tomatoes and cook until just soft.
4. In small bowl, combine oyster sauce, soy sauce and sesame oil.
5. Add sauce to sautéed vegetables.
6. Add potatoes to vegetable mixture. Toss to coat with sauce.
7. Arrange one serving on plate. Sprinkle with 1K3 tsp. sesame seeds. Serve hot.
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CHORIZO CHEDDAR
SMASHED POTATOES
Simply Potatoes® Whole Peeled B’s #15340
YIELD: 1 Serving
INGREDIENTS
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salt and pepper
chorizo, crumbled
Cheddar cheese, shredded
scallion, sliced
AMOUNT
2
to taste
1 oz.
1 oz.
1
METHOD
1. Place potatoes in saucepan. Cover with cold water. Bring to boil.
Cook potatoes until soft, about 10-15 minutes. Drain.
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3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Arrange ½ oz. chorizo and ½ oz. Cheddar cheese on each potato.
5. Put pan in pre-heated broiler. Heat 2 minutes, or until cheese starts
to bubble.
6. Arrange potatoes on serving plates.
7. Top each with scallion slices. Serve hot.
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BUFFALO POTATO
WEDGES
Simply Potatoes®!<(,!2=*5!>(,'(0!#15870
YIELD: 2 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Wedges #15870
8#'(*+**+"(0.%&+([+9C9@(D"./BT0® RedHot ®)
Worcestershire sauce
butter
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cornstarch
Cajun seasoning
AMOUNT
16 oz.
3 Tbs.
¼ tsp.
3 Tbs.
Z(&%*
½ cup
1 Tbs.
METHOD
1. Make buffalo sauce: in small saucepan, combine hot pepper sauce
and Worcestershire.
2. Reduce for 2 minutes over medium heat.
3. Add butter and stir until melted. Set buffalo sauce aside.
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6. Place potatoes in 350ºF deep fryer. Cook 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown
and crispy. Remove and drain.
7. Put potatoes in medium bowl. Toss with buffalo sauce mixture. Serve hot.
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HONEY MUSTARD
POTATOES
Simply Potatoes®!<(,!2=*5!>(,'(0!#15870
YIELD: 2 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Wedges #15870
honey mustard dressing/marinade
AMOUNT
16 oz.
1 Tbs.
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.
2. Place potatoes in medium bowl. Add dressing and toss until potatoes are coated.
3. Place coated potatoes on sheet pan with parchment paper. Place in oven.
4. Roast 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are crispy.
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ROASTED POTATOES,
BLUE CHEESE AND
BALSAMIC ONIONS
Simply Potatoes®!<(,!2=*5!>(,'(0!#15870
YIELD: 2 Servings
INGREDIENTS
Simply Potatoes® Red Skin Wedges #15870
canola oil, divided
onion, sliced
balsamic vinegar
salt and pepper
blue cheese crumbles
AMOUNT
16 oz.
2 tsp.
¼ large onion
2 tsp.
to taste
1 oz.
METHOD
1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.
2. Heat 1 tsp. canola oil in sauté pan over medium heat.
3. Add onion slices to hot oil. Sauté onions until translucent.
4. Add balsamic vinegar to onions. Set aside.
5. Place potatoes in medium bowl. Toss potatoes with remaining
1 tsp. canola oil.
6. Add salt and pepper.
7. Arrange potatoes on sheet pan with parchment paper. Place in oven.
8. Roast potatoes 12-14 minutes, or until brown and crispy.
9. Remove from oven and place potatoes into bowl.
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Product Specifications
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WHOLE
DESCRIPTION
PACK SIZE
15340
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2/10 lb.
Shredded Hash Browns
Shredded Hash Browns*
Special Cut Hash Browns*
Quick Brown Hash Browns*
Peeled Hash Browns*
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
5/8" Southern Style Diced
3/4" Large Diced
7/8" Extra Large Diced
5/8" Red Skin Diced
3/4" Red Skin Diced*
3/4" Large Red Skin Diced
3/4" Large Red Skin Diced*
1/2" Peeled Diced*
1/2" Diced*
3/4" Diced*
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
American Home Fries Sliced
Red Skin Sliced
Hearty Cut Sliced
1/4" Sliced*
1/4" Peeled Sliced*
1/8" Cottage Fries Sliced*
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
HASH BROWNS
15100
30210
33210
35210
83210
DICED
15110
15150
15140
15170
71210
15300
74210
80220
90210
91210
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WEDGE
12587
12590
15870
DESCRIPTION
PACK SIZE
Small Red Skin Wedges
Quartered Red Skin Wedges
Red Skin Wedges
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
2/10 lb.
Traditional
Seasoned
Home-Style
Deluxe
Red Skin
Red Skin Garlic
Yukon Gold
Sweet Potato
Pulp – Tote*
4/6 lb.
4/6 lb.
4/6 lb.
4/6 lb.
4/6 lb.
4/6 lb.
4/6 lb.
4/6 lb.
120/15 lb.
MASHED
15010
15080
15750
15770
15190
15880
18750
17700
63150
SLICED
15120
15230
15270
20210
84210
40230
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