From Microwave to Gourmet: How to Elevate Your Micro Trays to Culinary Delights

Tasteful Selections Potatoes over a bed of arugula.

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We all know that potatoes are America’s favorite side dish, but potatoes can just as easily be the star of the meal!  With the Tasteful Selections micro trays, delicious, seasoned potatoes become convenient, fast and fresh. While our potatoes are delicious on their own, there are easy ways to elevate them to chef status. We’ve compiled our favorite ways to take our quick and convenient micro trays from side dish to center of the plate.

Put it to Bed

Put it to Bed

Serving your potatoes on a bed of arugula will wow your guests and look chef prepared.

Protein Plus

Add a protein source such as sausage, bacon, chicken or fried egg to complete the meal.

Veggie Monster

Veggie Monster

Create a delicious and healthy hash with additional vegetables such as roasted peppers, asparagus, onions or mushrooms.

Chili Facelift

Top with hot chili and create a homemade chili bar with a selection of toppings.

Dip It Good

Dip or cover in your favorite sauce such as pesto or queso for a gooey, tasty delight.

Skewer It

Alternate potatoes on a skewer with sausage, chicken or steak.

Cheese Please

Top with your favorite cheese, like parmesan, mozzarella, because everything is better with cheese.

Spritz It

Spritz it

Try spritzing your potatoes with lemon before serving to give your potatoes additional zest.

Our microwave ready potato trays are a quick and easy delight on their own. If you’d like to kick it up a notch and really impress your guests, try one of these simple additions. We’d love to know if you have your own tips for elevating our delicious micro trays!

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