Tuscan Grilled Cheese Sandwich USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP

Age Group: Adult
Serving Size: 25-50
A Tuscan Grill Cheese Sandwich with mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach and tomatoes makes a lunchtime favorite even better!
CACFP Adult Portion Crediting Information
1 sandwich provides ½ cup vegetable (⅛ cup additional vegetable, ¼ cup dark green vegetable, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable), 2 oz equivalent meat alternate, and 2 oz equivalent grains.
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Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
    • - - Garlic powder
    • - - Dried basil
    • - - Dried oregano
    • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
    • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
    • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
    • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

    Measure

    • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
    • 1 tsp Garlic powder
    • ½ tsp Dried basil
    • ½ tsp Dried oregano
    • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
    • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
    • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
    • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
      • - - Garlic powder
      • - - Dried basil
      • - - Dried oregano
      • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
      • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
      • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
      • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

      Measure

      • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
      • 2 tsp Garlic powder
      • 1 tsp Dried basil
      • 1 tsp Dried oregano
      • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
      • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
      • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
      • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
        • - - Garlic powder
        • - - Dried basil
        • - - Dried oregano
        • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
        • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
        • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
        • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

        Measure

        • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
        • 1 tsp Garlic powder
        • ½ tsp Dried basil
        • ½ tsp Dried oregano
        • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
        • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
        • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
        • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
          • - - Garlic powder
          • - - Dried basil
          • - - Dried oregano
          • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
          • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
          • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
          • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

          Measure

          • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
          • 2 tsp Garlic powder
          • 1 tsp Dried basil
          • 1 tsp Dried oregano
          • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
          • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
          • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
          • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
            • - - Garlic powder
            • - - Dried basil
            • - - Dried oregano
            • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
            • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
            • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
            • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

            Measure

            • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
            • 1 tsp Garlic powder
            • ½ tsp Dried basil
            • ½ tsp Dried oregano
            • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
            • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
            • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
            • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
              • - - Garlic powder
              • - - Dried basil
              • - - Dried oregano
              • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
              • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
              • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
              • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

              Measure

              • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
              • 2 tsp Garlic powder
              • 1 tsp Dried basil
              • 1 tsp Dried oregano
              • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
              • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
              • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
              • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                • - - Garlic powder
                • - - Dried basil
                • - - Dried oregano
                • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                Measure

                • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                • 1 tsp Garlic powder
                • ½ tsp Dried basil
                • ½ tsp Dried oregano
                • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                  • - - Garlic powder
                  • - - Dried basil
                  • - - Dried oregano
                  • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                  • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                  • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                  • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                  Measure

                  • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
                  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                  • 1 tsp Dried basil
                  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
                  • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                  • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                  • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                  • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                    • - - Garlic powder
                    • - - Dried basil
                    • - - Dried oregano
                    • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                    • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                    • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                    • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                    Measure

                    • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                    • 1 tsp Garlic powder
                    • ½ tsp Dried basil
                    • ½ tsp Dried oregano
                    • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                    • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                    • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                    • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                      • - - Garlic powder
                      • - - Dried basil
                      • - - Dried oregano
                      • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                      • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                      • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                      • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                      Measure

                      • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
                      • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                      • 1 tsp Dried basil
                      • 1 tsp Dried oregano
                      • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                      • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                      • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                      • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                        • - - Garlic powder
                        • - - Dried basil
                        • - - Dried oregano
                        • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                        • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                        • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                        • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                        Measure

                        • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                        • 1 tsp Garlic powder
                        • ½ tsp Dried basil
                        • ½ tsp Dried oregano
                        • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                        • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                        • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                        • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                          • - - Garlic powder
                          • - - Dried basil
                          • - - Dried oregano
                          • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                          • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                          • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                          • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                          Measure

                          • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
                          • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                          • 1 tsp Dried basil
                          • 1 tsp Dried oregano
                          • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                          • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                          • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                          • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                            • - - Garlic powder
                            • - - Dried basil
                            • - - Dried oregano
                            • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                            • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                            • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                            • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                            Measure

                            • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                            • 1 tsp Garlic powder
                            • ½ tsp Dried basil
                            • ½ tsp Dried oregano
                            • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                            • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                            • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                            • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                              • - - Garlic powder
                              • - - Dried basil
                              • - - Dried oregano
                              • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                              • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                              • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                              • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                              Measure

                              • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
                              • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                              • 1 tsp Dried basil
                              • 1 tsp Dried oregano
                              • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                              • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                              • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                              • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                                • - - Garlic powder
                                • - - Dried basil
                                • - - Dried oregano
                                • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                Measure

                                • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                                • 1 tsp Garlic powder
                                • ½ tsp Dried basil
                                • ½ tsp Dried oregano
                                • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                                  • - - Garlic powder
                                  • - - Dried basil
                                  • - - Dried oregano
                                  • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                  • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                  • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                  • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                  Measure

                                  • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
                                  • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                  • 1 tsp Dried basil
                                  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
                                  • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                  • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                  • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                  • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                                    • - - Garlic powder
                                    • - - Dried basil
                                    • - - Dried oregano
                                    • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                    • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                    • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                    • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                    Measure

                                    • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                                    • 1 tsp Garlic powder
                                    • ½ tsp Dried basil
                                    • ½ tsp Dried oregano
                                    • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                    • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                    • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                    • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                                      • - - Garlic powder
                                      • - - Dried basil
                                      • - - Dried oregano
                                      • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                      • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                      • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                      • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                      Measure

                                      • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
                                      • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                      • 1 tsp Dried basil
                                      • 1 tsp Dried oregano
                                      • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                      • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                      • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                      • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 3 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                                        • - - Garlic powder
                                        • - - Dried basil
                                        • - - Dried oregano
                                        • 3 lb 2 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                        • 2 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                        • 3 lb 2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                        • 2 lb 8 oz *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                        Measure

                                        • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
                                        • 1 tsp Garlic powder
                                        • ½ tsp Dried basil
                                        • ½ tsp Dried oregano
                                        • 50 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                        • 2 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                        • 50 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                        • 25 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 6 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
                                          • - - Garlic powder
                                          • - - Dried basil
                                          • - - Dried oregano
                                          • 6 lb 4 oz Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                          • 4 lb *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                          • 6 lb 4 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                          • 5 lb *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced

                                          Measure

                                          • ¾ cup Margarine, trans fat-free
                                          • 2 tsp Garlic powder
                                          • 1 tsp Dried basil
                                          • 1 tsp Dried oregano
                                          • 100 each Whole-grain bread, sliced
                                          • 4 gal *Fresh baby spinach, leaves, coarsely chopped
                                          • 100 each Low-fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
                                          • 50 each *Fresh tomatoes, ¼” sliced
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Preheat oven:
                                            Conventional oven: 400 °F.
                                            Convection oven: 350 °F.
                                          • Melt margarine in a medium stock pot.
                                          • Add garlic, basil, and oregano. Stir well. Set aside for step 12.
                                          • Place bread slices on a sheet pan (18” x 26” x 1”).
                                            To prevent sticking, spray evenly with flavored pan release spray.
                                            For 25 servings, use 2 pans (20 slices on 1 pan and 5 slices on 1 pan).
                                            For 50 servings, use 3 pans (20 slices on 2 pans and 10 slices on 1 pan).
                                            Set aside for Step 8.
                                            Save remaining bread for Step 11.
                                          • Spray chopped spinach lightly with olive oil pan release spray.
                                          • Place spinach in a shallow steam table pan and place in hot oven for 3 minutes to allow spinach to wilt.
                                          • Remove from oven and separate spinach into 25 (½ cup) servings. Set aside for Step 9.
                                          • Place 2 slices of cheese (about 2 oz) on top of each slice of bread.
                                          • Place ½ cup (about 1¼ oz) wilted spinach on top of cheese.
                                          • lace tomato slice (about 1.6 oz) on top of spinach.
                                          • Place 1 slice of bread on top of each sandwich.
                                          • Brush the top of each sandwich with margarine mixture.
                                          • Bake until lightly browned:
                                            Conventional oven: 400 °F for 15-20 minutes.
                                            Convection oven: 350 °F for 10-15 minutes.
                                          • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
                                          • Serve 1 sandwich.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Tuscan Grilled Cheese Sandwich USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          1 sandwich
                                          Calories
                                          342
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          16
                                          g
                                          25
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          8
                                          g
                                          50
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          14
                                          mg
                                          5
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          571
                                          mg
                                          25
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          28
                                          g
                                          9
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          6
                                          g
                                          25
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          5
                                          g
                                          6
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          23
                                          g
                                          46
                                          %
                                          Vitamin A
                                           
                                          258
                                          IU
                                          5
                                          %
                                          Vitamin A
                                           
                                          258
                                          mcg
                                          Vitamin C
                                           
                                          17
                                          mg
                                          21
                                          %
                                          Vitamin D
                                           
                                          15
                                          IU
                                          100
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          503
                                          mg
                                          50
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          3
                                          mg
                                          17
                                          %
                                          Potassium
                                           
                                          240
                                          mg
                                          7
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Fresh tomatoes: 2 lb 14 oz
                                          Fresh spinach: 2 lb
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Fresh tomatoes: 5 lb 12 oz
                                          Fresh spinach: 4 lb

                                          Notes

                                          *See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
                                          Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          10½ lb/25 sandwiches
                                          50 Servings:
                                          21 lb/50 Sandwiches