by Land O’Lakes Culinary Center
When staffing is tight and service scenarios are unknown, recipes using bulk items can often be overlooked for individually-wrapped products. However, bulk products like Land O Lakes® shelf stable cheese sauces, macaroni and cheese and other bulk items can be used in simple, speed-scratch recipes that will keep your menu fresh and fun. By keeping the ingredients and recipe steps to a minimum, these recipes will please both staff and students.
Speed-Scratch Recipe Inspiration for Shelf Stable Cheese Sauces
By using these bulk sauces in recipe applications, they are easy to assemble, portion and store for service, both hot and cold at school or at home.
Southwest Pasta Salad
Kicked-Up Alfredo
Southwestern Alfredo
Lemon Pepper Alfredo
Chilled Pasta Salad with Three Ingredient Queso
Mexican Corn
Speed-Scratch Recipe Inspiration for Macaroni and Cheese
By adding 1-2 additional ingredients, these Mac and Cheese recipes are easy to assemble and can be pre-portioned in desired to-go containers with lids that will hold well for service or transport.
Pimento Mac and Cheese
Meatball Mac and Cheese
Macaroni and Cheese with Green Chiles
All American Cheeseburger Mac and Cheese
Speed-Scratch Recipe Inspiration for Mild Cheddar Cracker Cuts
These recipes can be prepped cold and heated later at home or at school, if desired. Wrap in foil after prepping for easy storage selection and the ability to heat quickly in the oven.
Deli Hoagie with Cracker Cuts
Spicy Egg and Cheese Sliders
Ham and Cheese Sliders
Hawaiian Ham and Cheese Sliders
Looking for more grab-n-go recipes and inspiration?
We hope you found some recipes or recipe inspiration to add to your to-go/grab-n-go menu rotation. Check out our K12 Grab-N-Go Recipe Collection or find inspiration with our Grab-N-Go Creations article for even more ideas!
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