Cinnamon-Citrus French Toast Squares USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Turn a breakfast favorite into a new dish. Try these yummy whole grain-rich breakfast squares.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION1 oz eq grains SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 oz (at least 700 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 16 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 8 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
- 25 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¼ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 1 cup Maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 8 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 2 cups Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 1 cup Milk, low-fat (1%)
50 Servings
Weight
- - - Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 oz (at least 1400 g) Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- - - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- - - Maple syrup
- - - Cinnamon, ground
- - - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 32 fl oz Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 16 fl oz Milk, low-fat (1%)
Measure
- 2 sprays Nonstick cooking spray
- 50 - Bread, whole-wheat, sliced (at least 28 g or 1 oz each)
- ¾ cup - Margarine, trans fat-free, melted
- 2 cups - Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Cinnamon, ground
- 16 - Eggs, fresh, large, whole
- 1 qt Orange juice, 100% juice frozen concentrate, thawed
- 2 cups Milk, low-fat (1%)
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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" 2½") with nonstick cooking spray.For 25 servings, use 1 pan.For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
- Tear bread into medium pieces, about 1"–2" each.
- In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer to mix melted and slightly cooled margarine, maple syrup, cinnamon, egg, orange juice concentrate, and milk. Wash hands after touching uncooked eggs.
- In an extra large bowl, toss torn bread pieces with orange-egg mixture.
- Spread evenly into steam table pan.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until golden brown. Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Cut into squares.For 25 servings, cut pan into 25 even squares.For 50 servings, cut each pan into 25 even squares.
- Serve 1 square.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Cinnamon-Citrus French Toast Squares USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 Cinnamon-Citrus French Toast Square
Calories 202
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 55mg18%
Sodium 183mg8%
Total Carbohydrates 30g10%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 2g2%
Protein 7g14%
Calcium 88mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
*
*Marketing Guide
Notes
- Contains milk, eggs, and wheat (bread). Bread and margarine 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 (bread) and may be included in ingredient statements as “spice” or "flavoring."
- The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
- Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Weight: 3 lb 12 oz
Yield: 25 squares
50 Servings:
Weight: 7 lb 10 oz
Yield: 50 squares