Caprese Bruschetta -
USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Caprese refers to the use of mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil in this recipe. Bruschetta refers to the use of toasted bread as the base for the toppings. It sounds fancy, but it’s really quite easy to put together.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¾ cup vegetable
1 oz eq grains
¼ oz eq meat alternate
Source
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 8 minutes

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 8 lb 9½ oz


       Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
      (gently wash tomatoes under
      running water before cutting)
    • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
    • 1½ oz


       Basil, fresh, chopped
       (gently wash basil
      under running water before cutting)
    • - - Balsamic vinegar
    • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
    • - - Salt, table
    • 6¼ oz

      Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
      part-skim, reduced-fat
    • 25 oz
      (at least 700 g)       Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
      (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

    Measure

    • 1 gal + 2 cups


      Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
      (gently wash tomatoes under
       running water before cutting)
    • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
    • ¾ cup


      Basil, fresh, chopped
      (gently wash basil
      under running water before cutting)
    • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
    • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
    • 2 tsp Salt, table
    • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

      Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
       part-skim, reduced-fat
    • 12½
      -       Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
      (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 17 lb 3 oz


        Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
        (gently wash tomatoes under
         running water before cutting)
      • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
      • 3 oz


         Basil, fresh, chopped
        (gently wash basil under
         running water before cutting)
      • - - Balsamic vinegar
      • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
      • - - Salt, table
      • 12½ oz

        Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
         part-skim, reduced-fat
      • 50 oz
        (at least 1400 g)         Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
         (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

      Measure

      • 2 gal + 1 qt


        Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
        (gently wash tomatoes under
         running water before cutting)
      • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
      • 1½ cups


        Basil, fresh, chopped
        (gently wash basil under
         running water before cutting)
      • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
      • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
      • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

        Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
         part-skim, reduced-fat
      • 25
        -         Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
        (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 8 lb 9½ oz


           Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
          (gently wash tomatoes under
          running water before cutting)
        • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
        • 1½ oz


           Basil, fresh, chopped
           (gently wash basil
          under running water before cutting)
        • - - Balsamic vinegar
        • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
        • - - Salt, table
        • 6¼ oz

          Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
          part-skim, reduced-fat
        • 25 oz
          (at least 700 g)           Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
          (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

        Measure

        • 1 gal + 2 cups


          Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
          (gently wash tomatoes under
           running water before cutting)
        • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
        • ¾ cup


          Basil, fresh, chopped
          (gently wash basil
          under running water before cutting)
        • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
        • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
        • 2 tsp Salt, table
        • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

          Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
           part-skim, reduced-fat
        • 12½
          -           Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
          (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 17 lb 3 oz


            Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
            (gently wash tomatoes under
             running water before cutting)
          • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
          • 3 oz


             Basil, fresh, chopped
            (gently wash basil under
             running water before cutting)
          • - - Balsamic vinegar
          • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
          • - - Salt, table
          • 12½ oz

            Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
             part-skim, reduced-fat
          • 50 oz
            (at least 1400 g)             Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
             (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

          Measure

          • 2 gal + 1 qt


            Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
            (gently wash tomatoes under
             running water before cutting)
          • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
          • 1½ cups


            Basil, fresh, chopped
            (gently wash basil under
             running water before cutting)
          • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
          • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
          • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

            Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
             part-skim, reduced-fat
          • 25
            -             Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
            (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 8 lb 9½ oz


               Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
              (gently wash tomatoes under
              running water before cutting)
            • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
            • 1½ oz


               Basil, fresh, chopped
               (gently wash basil
              under running water before cutting)
            • - - Balsamic vinegar
            • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
            • - - Salt, table
            • 6¼ oz

              Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
              part-skim, reduced-fat
            • 25 oz
              (at least 700 g)               Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
              (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

            Measure

            • 1 gal + 2 cups


              Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
              (gently wash tomatoes under
               running water before cutting)
            • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
            • ¾ cup


              Basil, fresh, chopped
              (gently wash basil
              under running water before cutting)
            • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
            • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
            • 2 tsp Salt, table
            • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

              Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
               part-skim, reduced-fat
            • 12½
              -               Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
              (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 17 lb 3 oz


                Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                (gently wash tomatoes under
                 running water before cutting)
              • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
              • 3 oz


                 Basil, fresh, chopped
                (gently wash basil under
                 running water before cutting)
              • - - Balsamic vinegar
              • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
              • - - Salt, table
              • 12½ oz

                Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                 part-skim, reduced-fat
              • 50 oz
                (at least 1400 g)                 Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

              Measure

              • 2 gal + 1 qt


                Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                (gently wash tomatoes under
                 running water before cutting)
              • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
              • 1½ cups


                Basil, fresh, chopped
                (gently wash basil under
                 running water before cutting)
              • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
              • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
              • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

                Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                 part-skim, reduced-fat
              • 25
                -                 Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 8 lb 9½ oz


                   Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                  (gently wash tomatoes under
                  running water before cutting)
                • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                • 1½ oz


                   Basil, fresh, chopped
                   (gently wash basil
                  under running water before cutting)
                • - - Balsamic vinegar
                • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                • - - Salt, table
                • 6¼ oz

                  Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                  part-skim, reduced-fat
                • 25 oz
                  (at least 700 g)                   Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                  (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                Measure

                • 1 gal + 2 cups


                  Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                  (gently wash tomatoes under
                   running water before cutting)
                • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                • ¾ cup


                  Basil, fresh, chopped
                  (gently wash basil
                  under running water before cutting)
                • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
                • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                • 2 tsp Salt, table
                • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

                  Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                   part-skim, reduced-fat
                • 12½
                  -                   Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                  (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 17 lb 3 oz


                    Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                    (gently wash tomatoes under
                     running water before cutting)
                  • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                  • 3 oz


                     Basil, fresh, chopped
                    (gently wash basil under
                     running water before cutting)
                  • - - Balsamic vinegar
                  • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                  • - - Salt, table
                  • 12½ oz

                    Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                     part-skim, reduced-fat
                  • 50 oz
                    (at least 1400 g)                     Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                     (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                  Measure

                  • 2 gal + 1 qt


                    Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                    (gently wash tomatoes under
                     running water before cutting)
                  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                  • 1½ cups


                    Basil, fresh, chopped
                    (gently wash basil under
                     running water before cutting)
                  • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
                  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                  • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

                    Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                     part-skim, reduced-fat
                  • 25
                    -                     Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                    (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 8 lb 9½ oz


                       Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                      (gently wash tomatoes under
                      running water before cutting)
                    • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                    • 1½ oz


                       Basil, fresh, chopped
                       (gently wash basil
                      under running water before cutting)
                    • - - Balsamic vinegar
                    • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                    • - - Salt, table
                    • 6¼ oz

                      Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                      part-skim, reduced-fat
                    • 25 oz
                      (at least 700 g)                       Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                      (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                    Measure

                    • 1 gal + 2 cups


                      Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                      (gently wash tomatoes under
                       running water before cutting)
                    • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                    • ¾ cup


                      Basil, fresh, chopped
                      (gently wash basil
                      under running water before cutting)
                    • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
                    • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                    • 2 tsp Salt, table
                    • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

                      Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                       part-skim, reduced-fat
                    • 12½
                      -                       Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                      (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 17 lb 3 oz


                        Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                        (gently wash tomatoes under
                         running water before cutting)
                      • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                      • 3 oz


                         Basil, fresh, chopped
                        (gently wash basil under
                         running water before cutting)
                      • - - Balsamic vinegar
                      • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                      • - - Salt, table
                      • 12½ oz

                        Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                         part-skim, reduced-fat
                      • 50 oz
                        (at least 1400 g)                         Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                         (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                      Measure

                      • 2 gal + 1 qt


                        Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                        (gently wash tomatoes under
                         running water before cutting)
                      • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                      • 1½ cups


                        Basil, fresh, chopped
                        (gently wash basil under
                         running water before cutting)
                      • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
                      • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                      • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

                        Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                         part-skim, reduced-fat
                      • 25
                        -                         Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                        (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 8 lb 9½ oz


                           Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                          (gently wash tomatoes under
                          running water before cutting)
                        • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                        • 1½ oz


                           Basil, fresh, chopped
                           (gently wash basil
                          under running water before cutting)
                        • - - Balsamic vinegar
                        • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                        • - - Salt, table
                        • 6¼ oz

                          Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                          part-skim, reduced-fat
                        • 25 oz
                          (at least 700 g)                           Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                          (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                        Measure

                        • 1 gal + 2 cups


                          Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                          (gently wash tomatoes under
                           running water before cutting)
                        • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                        • ¾ cup


                          Basil, fresh, chopped
                          (gently wash basil
                          under running water before cutting)
                        • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
                        • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                        • 2 tsp Salt, table
                        • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

                          Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                           part-skim, reduced-fat
                        • 12½
                          -                           Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                          (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 17 lb 3 oz


                            Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                            (gently wash tomatoes under
                             running water before cutting)
                          • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                          • 3 oz


                             Basil, fresh, chopped
                            (gently wash basil under
                             running water before cutting)
                          • - - Balsamic vinegar
                          • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                          • - - Salt, table
                          • 12½ oz

                            Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                             part-skim, reduced-fat
                          • 50 oz
                            (at least 1400 g)                             Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                             (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                          Measure

                          • 2 gal + 1 qt


                            Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                            (gently wash tomatoes under
                             running water before cutting)
                          • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                          • 1½ cups


                            Basil, fresh, chopped
                            (gently wash basil under
                             running water before cutting)
                          • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
                          • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                          • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

                            Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                             part-skim, reduced-fat
                          • 25
                            -                             Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                            (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 8 lb 9½ oz


                               Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                              (gently wash tomatoes under
                              running water before cutting)
                            • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                            • 1½ oz


                               Basil, fresh, chopped
                               (gently wash basil
                              under running water before cutting)
                            • - - Balsamic vinegar
                            • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                            • - - Salt, table
                            • 6¼ oz

                              Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                              part-skim, reduced-fat
                            • 25 oz
                              (at least 700 g)                               Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                              (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                            Measure

                            • 1 gal + 2 cups


                              Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                              (gently wash tomatoes under
                               running water before cutting)
                            • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                            • ¾ cup


                              Basil, fresh, chopped
                              (gently wash basil
                              under running water before cutting)
                            • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
                            • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                            • 2 tsp Salt, table
                            • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

                              Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                               part-skim, reduced-fat
                            • 12½
                              -                               Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                              (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 17 lb 3 oz


                                Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                (gently wash tomatoes under
                                 running water before cutting)
                              • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                              • 3 oz


                                 Basil, fresh, chopped
                                (gently wash basil under
                                 running water before cutting)
                              • - - Balsamic vinegar
                              • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                              • - - Salt, table
                              • 12½ oz

                                Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                 part-skim, reduced-fat
                              • 50 oz
                                (at least 1400 g)                                 Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                 (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                              Measure

                              • 2 gal + 1 qt


                                Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                (gently wash tomatoes under
                                 running water before cutting)
                              • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                              • 1½ cups


                                Basil, fresh, chopped
                                (gently wash basil under
                                 running water before cutting)
                              • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
                              • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                              • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

                                Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                 part-skim, reduced-fat
                              • 25
                                -                                 Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 8 lb 9½ oz


                                   Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                  (gently wash tomatoes under
                                  running water before cutting)
                                • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                                • 1½ oz


                                   Basil, fresh, chopped
                                   (gently wash basil
                                  under running water before cutting)
                                • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                                • - - Salt, table
                                • 6¼ oz

                                  Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                  part-skim, reduced-fat
                                • 25 oz
                                  (at least 700 g)                                   Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                  (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                Measure

                                • 1 gal + 2 cups


                                  Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                  (gently wash tomatoes under
                                   running water before cutting)
                                • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                                • ¾ cup


                                  Basil, fresh, chopped
                                  (gently wash basil
                                  under running water before cutting)
                                • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
                                • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                                • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

                                  Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                   part-skim, reduced-fat
                                • 12½
                                  -                                   Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                  (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 17 lb 3 oz


                                    Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                    (gently wash tomatoes under
                                     running water before cutting)
                                  • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                                  • 3 oz


                                     Basil, fresh, chopped
                                    (gently wash basil under
                                     running water before cutting)
                                  • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                  • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                                  • - - Salt, table
                                  • 12½ oz

                                    Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                     part-skim, reduced-fat
                                  • 50 oz
                                    (at least 1400 g)                                     Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                     (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                  Measure

                                  • 2 gal + 1 qt


                                    Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                    (gently wash tomatoes under
                                     running water before cutting)
                                  • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                                  • 1½ cups


                                    Basil, fresh, chopped
                                    (gently wash basil under
                                     running water before cutting)
                                  • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
                                  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                                  • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

                                    Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                     part-skim, reduced-fat
                                  • 25
                                    -                                     Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                    (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 8 lb 9½ oz


                                       Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                      (gently wash tomatoes under
                                      running water before cutting)
                                    • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                                    • 1½ oz


                                       Basil, fresh, chopped
                                       (gently wash basil
                                      under running water before cutting)
                                    • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                    • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                                    • - - Salt, table
                                    • 6¼ oz

                                      Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                      part-skim, reduced-fat
                                    • 25 oz
                                      (at least 700 g)                                       Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                      (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                    Measure

                                    • 1 gal + 2 cups


                                      Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                      (gently wash tomatoes under
                                       running water before cutting)
                                    • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                                    • ¾ cup


                                      Basil, fresh, chopped
                                      (gently wash basil
                                      under running water before cutting)
                                    • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
                                    • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                                    • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                    • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

                                      Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                       part-skim, reduced-fat
                                    • 12½
                                      -                                       Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                      (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 17 lb 3 oz


                                        Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                        (gently wash tomatoes under
                                         running water before cutting)
                                      • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                                      • 3 oz


                                         Basil, fresh, chopped
                                        (gently wash basil under
                                         running water before cutting)
                                      • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                      • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                                      • - - Salt, table
                                      • 12½ oz

                                        Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                         part-skim, reduced-fat
                                      • 50 oz
                                        (at least 1400 g)                                         Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                         (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                      Measure

                                      • 2 gal + 1 qt


                                        Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                        (gently wash tomatoes under
                                         running water before cutting)
                                      • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                                      • 1½ cups


                                        Basil, fresh, chopped
                                        (gently wash basil under
                                         running water before cutting)
                                      • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
                                      • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                                      • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

                                        Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                         part-skim, reduced-fat
                                      • 25
                                        -                                         Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                        (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 8 lb 9½ oz


                                           Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                          (gently wash tomatoes under
                                          running water before cutting)
                                        • about 4 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                                        • 1½ oz


                                           Basil, fresh, chopped
                                           (gently wash basil
                                          under running water before cutting)
                                        • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                        • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                                        • - - Salt, table
                                        • 6¼ oz

                                          Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                          part-skim, reduced-fat
                                        • 25 oz
                                          (at least 700 g)                                           Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                          (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                        Measure

                                        • 1 gal + 2 cups


                                          Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                          (gently wash tomatoes under
                                           running water before cutting)
                                        • 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                                        • ¾ cup


                                          Basil, fresh, chopped
                                          (gently wash basil
                                          under running water before cutting)
                                        • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Balsamic vinegar
                                        • 3 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                                        • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                        • 1½ cups + 1 Tbsp

                                          Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                           part-skim, reduced-fat
                                        • 12½
                                          -                                           Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                          (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 17 lb 3 oz


                                            Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                            (gently wash tomatoes under
                                             running water before cutting)
                                          • about 8 cloves Garlic, fresh, minced
                                          • 3 oz


                                             Basil, fresh, chopped
                                            (gently wash basil under
                                             running water before cutting)
                                          • - - Balsamic vinegar
                                          • - - Olive oil, extra virgin
                                          • - - Salt, table
                                          • 12½ oz

                                            Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                             part-skim, reduced-fat
                                          • 50 oz
                                            (at least 1400 g)                                             Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                             (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)

                                          Measure

                                          • 2 gal + 1 qt


                                            Tomatoes, fresh, ¼" diced*
                                            (gently wash tomatoes under
                                             running water before cutting)
                                          • 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic, fresh, minced
                                          • 1½ cups


                                            Basil, fresh, chopped
                                            (gently wash basil under
                                             running water before cutting)
                                          • ¾ cup Balsamic vinegar
                                          • ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Olive oil, extra virgin
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt, table
                                          • 3 cups + 2 Tbsp

                                            Mozzarella, finely shredded, low-moisture,
                                             part-skim, reduced-fat
                                          • 25
                                            -                                             Sandwich thins, whole-wheat
                                            (at least 56 g or 2 oz each)
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
                                          • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
                                          • In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and mozzarella cheese. Set aside. Keep cold at 40 °F or lower (see notes).
                                          • Separate sandwich thins and place both halves on a sheet pan (18” x 26” x 1”). Bake for about 6–8 minutes or until toasted.
                                            For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
                                            For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
                                          • Place ¾ cup (6 oz server) tomato mixture on each toasted half.
                                          • Serve 1 piece. Serve immediately, or keep tomato mixture cold at 40 °F or lower.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Caprese Bruschetta -
                                          USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving 1 piece Caprese Bruschetta
                                          Calories
                                          135
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          5
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          1
                                          g
                                          6
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          3
                                          mg
                                          1
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          285
                                          mg
                                          12
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          22
                                          g
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          13
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          6
                                          g
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          6
                                          g
                                          12
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          28
                                          mg
                                          3
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          1
                                          mg
                                          6
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Tomatoes, fresh: 10 lb 2 oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Tomatoes, fresh: 20 lb 4 oz

                                          Notes

                                          • Contains milk (mozzarella cheese) and wheat (sandwich thins). Sandwich thins 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 (sandwich thins) and may be included in ingredient statements as “spice” or “flavoring.”
                                          • If not serving immediately, store sandwich thins and tomato mixture separately. Keep tomato mixture cold at 40 °F or lower.
                                          • The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
                                          • Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          11 lb 2 oz
                                          25 Caprese Bruschetta
                                          50 Servings:
                                          22 lb 5 oz
                                          50 Caprese Bruschetta