Cheesy Egg, Sausage, and Potato Casserole USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Dress up your morning eggs. This quick-and-easy casserole is filling and delicious.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup vegetable
3 oz eq meat/meat alternate
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes

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

                                          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
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          20
                                          g
                                          31
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          6
                                          g
                                          38
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          197
                                          mg
                                          66
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          370
                                          mg
                                          16
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          16
                                          g
                                          5
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          2
                                          g
                                          8
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          3
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          15
                                          g
                                          30
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          67
                                          mg
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          1
                                          mg
                                          6
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *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