Alexia House Party Recipes

In my Alexia Frozen Foods House Party box, they included several recipes that I wanted to share since I didn't get to make them for the party. They also have more recipes on their website.

Yucatan Roasted Chicken with Chipotle Sweet Potatoes
using Alexia Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes

1 whole chicken
6 T. butter
2 t. lime juice
1 t. oregano
1 t. kosher salt
1/2-1 t. lime zest
3 t. cilantro, chopped
2 t. garlic, chopped
2 lime quarters
1 onion quartered
1 small bunch cilantro
2 garlic cloves

Blend the butter with the spices & reserve. Preheat oven to 375. Clean and pat the chicken dry. Place the quartered vegetables, cilantro, & garlic in cavity. Rub the butter mixture all over the chicken, including some under the skin on the breast. Roast at 375 for about 1 hour or until the internal temperature reaches 165. During the last 20 minutes of cooking, saute Chipotle Roasted Sweet Potatoes according to package instructions.

Remove chicken from oven, allow to rest for 10 minutes. Carve chicken & serve with Sweet Potatoes.

Grilled Fully Loaded Yukon Mashed Potatoes
using Alexia Mashed Potatoes

1/4 C. melted butter
1/2 C. Alexia Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes
2 t. sliced green onions
2 t. crumbled bacon
1 t. sour cream
2 T. shredded cheddar cheese

Prepare Mashed Potatoes according to package instructions. Heat 1/2 of the butter on a griddle or saute pan. Mix green onions, bacon, sour cream and 1/2 of cheese into the mashed potatoes. Place the mashed potatoes on the butter, flatten slightly. Allow to grill on one side for approximately 2-3 minutes until you have formed a golden brown "crust." Put the remaining butter on the griddle, flip the potato over onto the melted butter and "flatten" with the spatula. Grill for 2-3 minutes to form a "crust." Sprinkle remaining cheese across the top and serve.

Sweet Potato Fries with Lime Sour Cream Dipping Sauce
using Alexia Sweet Potato Fries

1 C. sour cream
1 T. lime juice
pinch of kosher salt
1/2-1 t. lime zest

Mix all ingredients together and allow to sit for 15-20 minutes. Bake Sweet Potato Fries according to package instructions and then serve with the lime sour cream.

Garlic Bleu Cheese Dip
with Garlic Baguette or Yukon Gold Fries

8 ounces cream cheese
1/4 C. bleu cheese crumbles
1 T. garlic, minced
2 T. chives, sliced
pinch of kosher salt
1/2 C. heavy cream
1/4 C. grated Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400. Combine all ingredients except heavy cream in food processor and combine. Gradually dd heavy cream until smooth. Place in baking dish and bake for about 5 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with Garlic Baguette or Yukon Gold Fries baked according to package instructions.