Cheesy Egg, Sausage, and Potato Casserole USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Dress up your morning eggs. This quick-and-easy casserole is filling and delicious.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION½ cup vegetable3 oz eq meat/meat alternateSOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 lb 14 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 2 lb + 13 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 8 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 12½ oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 lb 10 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 lb 14 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 qt + 3¼ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 25 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 3 cups + 2 Tbsp Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 2 qt - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 5 lb 12 oz Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 5 lb + 10 oz liquid eggs Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 16 fl oz - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 1 lb 9 oz Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 5 lb 4 oz - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- - - Onion powder
- - - Garlic powder
- 3 lb + 12 oz Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 gal + 2 qt + 2½ cups Potatoes, diced, frozen, thawed
- 50 - Eggs, fresh, large whole OR eggs, liquid whole, frozen
- 2 cups - Milk, low-fat (1%)
- 6¼ cups - Cheddar cheese, shredded, reduced-fat
- 1 gal - Red bell peppers, fresh, cored ¼" diced* (gently wash bell peppers under running water before cutting)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Onion powder
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- 3 qt + ½ cup Italian sausage, mild, no more than 35% fat
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Preheat oven to 375 °F.
- Spray a steam table pan 12" x 20" x 2½" with nonstick cooking spray.For 25 servings, use 1 pan.For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, milk, and cheese. Whisk to mix. Set aside. Wash hands after touching uncooked eggs.
- In a large bowl, combine bell peppers, thawed potatoes, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix and set aside.
- Heat a medium skillet on medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage. Crumble with a spoon as it cooks. Cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Heat to 165 °F for at least 15 seconds. Drain grease and discard.
- Add bell pepper and potato mixture to skillet. Stir frequently. Cook for 8–10 minutes or until bell pepper begins to soften.
- Transfer vegetable-sausage mixture to the steam table pan. Allow mixture to slightly cool for about 5 minutes.
- Add egg mixture. Stir to mix.
- Cook for 45–50 minutes. Heat to 165 °F for at least 15 seconds.
- Cut into pieces.For 25 servings, cut pan into 25 even pieces.For 50 servings, cut each pan into 25 even pieces.
- Serve 1 piece. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Egg, Sausage, and Potato Casserole USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 piece Cheesy Egg, Sausage, and Potato Casserole
Calories 299
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 6g38%
Cholesterol 197mg66%
Sodium 370mg16%
Total Carbohydrates 16g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 3g3%
Protein 15g30%
Calcium 67mg7%
Iron 1mg6%
*
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Red bell pepper, fresh 3 lb 9¾ oz
50 Servings:
Red bell pepper, fresh 7 lb 3¼ oz
Notes
- Contains eggs and milk (milk and cheddar cheese).
- Recommend serving with salsa.
- Freshly grated potatoes are a great substitution for frozen potatoes.
- Serve a variety of foods during the week to balance out an occasional breakfast item that may be higher in sodium or saturated fat.
- Meats/meat alternates may be served in place of the entire grains component up to 3 times per week at breakfast in the CACFP.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Weight: 10 lb 2 oz
Yield: 25 pieces
50 Servings:
Weight: 20 lb 4 oz
Yield: 50 pieces