Vegetable Frittata USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Individual egg casseroles with mushrooms and fresh bell peppers are baked in muffin tins.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
One frittata muffin provides ¹⁄8 cup vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • In a large stock pot, add mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Saute uncovered over medium–high heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 1–2 minutes until wilted.
  • Pour 2 qt 2 cups (about 2 lb 1¹⁄2 oz) vegetable mixture into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2").
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Cover and refrigerate at 40 °F for 30 minutes.
  • After cooled, sprinkle 1¹⁄2 cups (about 6 oz) cheese over each pan. Stir well.
  • Heavily coat a muffin pan (20¹⁄2" x 14") with pan release spray. Using a No. 30 scoop, portion 2 Tbsp (about 1 oz) vegetable mixture into each muffin cup (24 cups per pan). Set aside for step 8.
    For 25 servings, use 2 muffin pans.
    For 50 servings, use 3 muffin pans.
  • Combine milk, eggs, and flour in a large bowl. Stir well. Set aside for step 8.
  • Using a rounded No. 16 scoop, portion ¹⁄4 cup 1 Tbsp (about 1²⁄3 oz) egg mixture on top of vegetable mixture in each muffin cup.
  • Bake until golden brown and eggs are slightly firm:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 30 minutes.
    Convection oven: 350 °F for 20 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.
  • Serve 1 frittata muffin.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Vegetable Frittata USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 frittata muffin
Calories
77
Total Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
303
mg
13
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
9
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin D
 
6
IU
40
%
Calcium
 
84
mg
8
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
122
mg
3
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 7 oz
Mushrooms: 6 oz
Red bell peppers: 13 oz
Spinach: 6 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 14 oz
Mushrooms: 12 oz
Red bell peppers: 1 lb 10 oz
Spinach: 12 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 3 lb 10 oz
About 1 qt 3¼ cups/25 frittata muffins
50 Servings:
About 7 lb 4 oz
About 3 qt 2½ cups/50 frittata muffins