Cheesy Bean Tostada USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Beans for snack? Yes, please!CACFP CREDITING INFORMATIONCrediting beans as a meat alternate:¾ oz eq meat alternate½ oz eq grains OR Crediting beans as a vegetable:⅛ cup vegetable¼ oz eq meat alternate½ oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 2 lb Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 12½ oz (at least 350 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 6¼ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 11 oz Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
Measure
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Refried beans, fat-free, low-sodium
- 50 - Corn tortillas (at least 14 g or ½ oz each)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Preheat oven to 400 °F.
- Spread 2 Tbsp of beans on each corn tortilla.
- Sprinkle 1 Tbsp of cheese evenly over the beans on each tortilla.
- Place on ungreased sheet pans (18” x 26” x 1”) and bake for 7 minutes or until cheese is melted.For 25 servings, use 2 pans.For 50 servings, use 4 pans.
- Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Serve 1 tostada. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Bean Tostada USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 Cheesy Bean Tostada
Calories 85
Calories from Fat 18
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g3%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 5mg2%
Sodium 96mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 13g4%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 0g0%
Protein 5g10%
Calcium 19mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
*
*Marketing Guide
Notes
- Contains milk (cheddar cheese). Tortillas can be a hidden source of common
allergens which include, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy,
wheat, and sesame. - Sesame can appear as an ingredient in foods where it might not be expected
(tortillas) and may be included in ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.” - The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook,
Method A.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
3 lb 7 oz25 Cheesy Bean Tostadas
50 Servings:
6 lb 1 oz50 Cheesy Bean Tostadas