Restaurant takeout has been thrust into uncharted territory. Operators have risen to the challenge and creatively cross-utilized existing ingredients in newly formatted ways to sustain business and address shifting consumer consumption preferences. Thus, the proliferation of take and bakes. Here are five ideas for bakes with on-trend flavor combinations.
- Carnitas & Migas Bake
Pork carnitas + migas + shredded Mexican cheese blend + salsa - Sausage, Biscuit & Egg Strata
Buttermilk biscuits + seared ground maple sausage + whisked egg + aged cheddar cheese + peppered white gravy - Huevos Rancheros & Hashbrowns Casserole
Refried black beans + crispy shredded hashbrowns + scrambled eggs + green chile gravy + shredded 3-cheese blend + tortilla crumbles + salsa - Loco Moco Casserole
White rice + seared ground hamburger + fried eggs + brown gravy - Popcorn Chicken Parmesan Casserole
Large elbow pasta + tomato sauce + popcorn chicken + shredded mozzarella/ground Parmesan + garlic-bread breadcrumbs