Bread Stuffing USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Try our terrific traditionally flavored bread stuffing served in a nontraditional way!
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 piece provides 2 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • See Italian Bread USDA Recipe for CACFP for recipe ingredients and directions.
  • Cut Italian bread into cubes. Recommendation: Use either day-old bread to make cubes, or toast cubes until lightly browned. Set aside for step 6.
  • In a medium stockpot, add 2 Tbsp margarine. Set remaining margarine aside for step 5.
  • Sauté celery and onions uncovered over medium–high heat for 2–3 minutes.
  • In a large bowl combine Italian bread cubes, celery, onions, poultry seasoning, onion powder, sage, pepper, garlic powder, and remaining margarine. Stir well.
  • Add chicken stock to bread mixture. Stir well.
  • Spread 3 qt 3 cups (about 6 lb) bread stuffing evenly into a steam table pan (12″ x 20" x 4") lightly coated with pan-release spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 30–40 minutes.
    Convection oven: 300 °F for 20–30 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Portion: Cut each pan 5 x 5 (25 pieces per pan).
    Serve 1 piece (about 2" x 3³⁄4″).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Bread Stuffing USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece
Calories
133
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
200
mg
9
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
21
g
7
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Added Sugars included
 
0
g
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin D
 
5
IU
33
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
128
mg
4
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 7 oz
Celery: 10 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 14 oz
Celery: 1 lb 4 oz

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:
About 5 lb 13 oz
About 2 qt 3²⁄3 cups/1 steam table pan (12" x 20" x 4")
50 Servings:
About 11 lb 10 oz
About 1 gal 1 qt 3¹⁄4 cups/2 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 4")