Mexicali Corn USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
This Mexicali Corn has sweet, canned corn combined with red and green bell peppers, pimentos, and Mexican spices.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup (No. 16 scoop) provides ¼ cup vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • In a large stock pot, add onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, ancho chili powder, margarine, and cumin. Sauté uncovered over high heat for 2–3 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
  • Add corn and pimientos. Saute uncovered over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir well.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher.
  • Pour 2 qt ¼ cup (about 2 lb 9 oz) into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½").
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Portion with No. 16 scoop (¼ cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Mexicali Corn USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 0 ¼ cup (No. 16 scoop)
Calories 40 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 72mg3%
Potassium 112mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 8g3%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 2g2%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin D 0IU0%
Calcium 3mg0%
Iron 0mg0%
Added Sugar 0g
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*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 4 oz
Red bell peppers: 5 oz
Green bell peppers: 5 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 8 oz
Red bell peppers: 10 oz
Green bell peppers: 10 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.
Mexican Seasoning Mix ¾ Cup (About 4½ oz)
Combine 1 Tbsp dried oregano, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp sugar, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp paprika, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp onion powder, 2 Tbsp dried minced onion, and 2 tsp salt.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 2 lb 9 oz
About 1 qt 1⅛ cups/1 steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½")
50 Servings:
About 5 lb 2 oz
About 2 qt 2¼ cups/2 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2½")