Stuffed crust, stuffed shells, stuffed French toast — everything tastes better when it’s filled with something even more delicious! Experiment with flavor combinations and explore some fun dishes to bring a new twist to your menu.
Custom-IZE It!
The great thing about adding some stuffed foods into your lineup is the ability to make it your own. Common ingredients that may easily fill other foods on your menu are cheese, rice and grains, ground meat, chopped vegetables, and legumes or beans. These ingredients are part of many different cuisines, and diets, and are commonly found all over the country.
Try starting with cheeses, tomatoes, or toppings from Roma®. With thousands of options to choose from and 70 years of experience perfecting the craft, Roma sets the standard for Italian ingredients. If you’re not sure what to stuff first, take inspiration from items like a Traditional Beef Meatball Calzone or a flavorful and hearty Philly Cheesesteak Calzone!
Get Dippy with It
As for me, I’m all about the condiments! Whether you want to offer an assortment of sauces on the side to complement your stuffed foods or get creative and infuse the dip or sauce inside your favorite dish, there are a ton of options.
Check out this recipe for a Four-Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Dip and try using it as an alternative filling for popular items. Use it with stuffed mushrooms, stuff it inside dippable breads, pack inside savory baked chicken, or deploy it as a new take on stuffed baked potatoes — so creamy and gooey!
If you want to stay on the saucy side, try offering a sauce flight with one of your dishes. You can serve classic condiment staples, like whole-grain mustard or hot sauce, something new and trendy like a sweet chili sauce or Zebec® Tzatziki, or try your hand at mixing and matching to create new sauces and flavors like beet ketchup, black garlic mayo, or truffle aioli.
Save Your Bacon
Looking for something pre-made? Consider ready-made frozen products or make your stuffed recipes in advance, in bulk, and freeze to save time in the kitchen later. Options like Contigo® Empanadas and Quesabirria Beef Ravioli deliver bold, on-trend flavors inspired by Latin cuisine, while Roma Heritage Lobster Ravioli offers a touch of sophistication with its rich, seafood-forward profile. For bite-sized versatility, Entice® Stuffed Bites work well served as appetizers, small plates, or shareables. These pre-stuffed, high-quality offerings are easy to prepare, helping to streamline operations without compromising on taste.
Add a New Wrinkle
There’s no need to do an overhaul to your already-great menu options. Start small and experiment where you have time. Start by simply stuffing one dish with cheese that you think may be a hit. Try adding a ready-made option to get the ball rolling.
There is no one-size-fits-all approach, and it’s your chance to have fun while spicing things up a bit. Maybe you even start by adding a new lineup of sauces that might pair well with a few of your dishes. From savory to sweet, the possibilities you can create are endless — all while stuffing the revenue possibilities!
