Turkey and Dressing Supreme USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP

Age Group: Adult
Serving Size: 25-50
Turkey and Dressing Supreme is a deliciously satisfying dish that blends turkey and dressing spiced with sage, fresh onion, celery, and green peppers.
CACFP Adult Portion Crediting Information
1 piece (2” x 3¾” square) provides ½ cup vegetable (½ cup other vegetable), 2 oz equivalent meat, and 2 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F.
    Convection oven: 350 °F.
  • Prepare cornbread. See Cornbread - USDA Recipe for CACFP for ingredients and directions.
  • After cornbread cools, crumble into a large mixing bowl. Set aside for step 8.
  • In a medium stock pot, add margarine, celery, onions, and bell peppers. Sauté uncovered for 2-3 minutes over high heat, stirring constantly.
  • Turn heat down to medium. Add flour, stirring constantly. Onion mixture will have a pasty consistency.
  • Add milk and chicken broth. Continue stirring to avoid lumps.
  • Add poultry seasoning, pepper, garlic, and sage. Simmer uncovered for 2-3 minutes.
  • Combine crumbled cornbread, chicken broth mixture, and turkey in a large mixing bowl. Stir well.
  • Spread 1 gal 2 qt (about 11 lb 8 oz) cornbread and turkey mixture evenly into a steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2½”) lightly coated with pan release spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 30-40 minutes.
    Convection oven: 300 °F for 20-30 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.
  • Portion:
    Cut each pan 5 x 5 (2” x 3¾” square pieces per pan).
  • Serve 1 piece (2” x 3¾” square).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Turkey and Dressing Supreme USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece (2” x 3¾” square)
Calories
237
Total Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
58
mg
19
%
Sodium
 
276
mg
12
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
23
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
 
7
g
8
%
Protein
 
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
 
35
mcg
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Vitamin D
 
39
IU
260
%
Calcium
 
70
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
417
mg
12
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Fresh celery: 2 lb 2 oz
Fresh onions: 1 lb 15 oz
Fresh green bell peppers: 2 lb 1 oz
50 Servings:
Fresh celery: 4 lb 4 oz
Fresh onions: 3 lb 14 oz
Fresh green bell peppers: 4 lb 2 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
See Cornbread USDA Recipe ingredients and directions, https://theicn.org/cnrb/.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 9 lb 15 oz
About 1 steam table pan
(12” x 20” x 2½”)
50 Servings:
About 19 lb 14 oz
About 2 steam table pans
(12” x 20” x 2½”)