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New Menu Ideas for Spring

Spring is the perfect time to debut a menu refresh. Check out these ideas that are delicious, not difficult.

  1. Creamy Asparagus Soup

A vibrant, creamy asparagus soup is a perfect menu item for spring. In no time, your kitchen team can cook the asparagus and puree it with our Aged White Cheese Sauce and broth. Recipe here.

2. To-Go Taco Salad

Customers want fresh greens that will keep them full AND keep up with them while they are on the go. This to-go taco salad is an easy, flavorful to-go option that can be prepped ahead of service. Use our perfectly seasoned, fully cooked rice, beans and salsa and you’re almost done with your prep! Check out ingredient ideas HERE.

3. Elotes Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs are a trending item, so are the flavors of street corn elotes. Put the two together and you have a simple menu item that is set for success. The filling of these eggs combine yolks with our Queso Blanco for ease and big flavor. Check out the menu idea HERE.

4. Spring Lamb Birria

Make an easy birria braising liquid by adding our pepper-forward Enchilada Sauce to broth. Serve it up as a dip for tacos or use it as a fusion ingredient for birria ramen or a birria protein bowl. Recipe idea HERE.

5. Shrimp Queso

Need an appetizer that’s more than just queso? Try upgrading with seasoned shrimp and a drizzle of salsa. Up check averages by adding seafood that is easy for your kitchen to put out quickly. Top a bubbling skillet of Queso Blanco with cooked shrimp and drizzle of salsa for an instant upgrade on your menu. Serve with chips or fresh tortillas. Menu idea HERE.

6. Mexican Appetizer Board

This Mexican Grazing Board can be as big or small as your menu needs, serve it for brunch or happy hour. It’s a colorful take on the classic cheese board, but this one pairs well with margaritas. Check out the menu idea HERE.

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6. Beer Cheese Dip

Beer Cheese is great for dunking soft pretzels, brats or drizzling onto a fried chicken sandwich. So why not a dip for wings too? Request a sample here.

7. Blue Cheese Sauce

Use our White Three Cheese Sauce as an easy, flavorful dip with spicy wings. Just thaw, heat and serve! This sauce can be used as as white sauce or blue cheese. We love a multipurpose item! For the classic blue cheese combo, simply stir in your favorite blue cheese crumbles.