Deconstructed Pot Pie
- 1 bag (26 ounces) Idahoan® SMARTMASH® Classic Mashed Potatoes with Vit C (Prepared according to hot water instructions)
- 1 gallon Hot water (Water should be between 180°F to 190°F)
- 12 pounds Chicken meat (Shredded)
- ½ cup Vegetable oil
- 2 pounds Onions (Chopped)
- ½ cup All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Thyme leaves
- 5 pounds Peas and carrots (Thawed from frozen)
- 1¼ gallons Low-sodium chicken stock
- Measure 1 gallon of hot, not boiling, water into a large bowl.*
- Add entire pouch of potatoes all at once, using a wire whip to distribute evenly and wet all potatoes. Let stand 1 minute until the potatoes are fully hydrated.
- Pour the vegetable oil into a rondeau pan. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add the flour and sauté to a blonde roux. Add seasonings and stock, and bring to a simmer while adding the peas and carrots.
- Add the shredded chicken to the simmering mixture and heat to 165°F. Hold for assembly.
- To assemble, place 5 ounces of the mashed potatoes into a bowl and top with 5 ounces of the chicken filling mixture.
Recipe by Idahoan® Foods - Foodservice at http://idahoanfoodservice.dev.foerstel.com/?p=10822
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