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Broccoli Bites
50 servings (1 broccoli bite)
Crediting:
1 broccoli bite provides:
- ⅜ cup dark green vegetable, .25 oz eq meat/meat alternate, and .75 oz eq grains.
PrimeroEdge Recipe Code: SR110016
Ingredients
Broccoli Bites
| 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups (9 lb 8 oz) Frozen broccoli, chopped |
| 1 qt 2 cups (1 lb 8 oz) Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded |
| 1 qt 3 cups (3 lb 8 oz) Frozen egg whites, thawed |
| 1 qt 3½ cups (1 lb 14 oz) Bread crumbs |
Broccoli Bites Directions
- Turn broiler on high heat.
- Wash vegetables and cut into bite sized pieces.
- In a large pot, heat 15c water.
- Combine broccoli, cheese, egg whites, and bread crumbs in a large bowl. Stir well.
- Using a No. 6 scoop, portion ⅔ cup (about 4 oz) broccoli mixture onto a sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1") lined with parchment paper and lightly coated with pan-release spray. For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
- Bake: Conventional oven: 375 °F for 25 minutes. Convection oven: 350 °F for 15 minutes.
- Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
- Serve 1 broccoli bite.
Notes
Source: USDA Standardized Recipes Project. Accessed from Child Nutrition Recipe Box: Healthy Recipes for Child Nutrition Professionals (Institute of Child Nutrition).
