Porcupine Sliders USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
These mouth-watering turkey burgers are made with the right amount of spices and a burst of sweet cranberries and served on small whole-grain rolls; watch children delight in the flavors!
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 slider provides 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Combine water and brown rice in a stockpot and bring to a boil. Cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 30-40 minutes. Fluff. Cover and refrigerate at 40°F.
    Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Heat oil. Sauté onions, celery, and garlic for 5-7 minutes or until soft. Cover and refrigerate.
    Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Combine turkey, eggs, cranberries, spinach, Worcestershire sauce, salt, peppers, brown rice, and onion mixture. Mix well.
  • Portion into patties using a No. 8 scoop (½ cup) onto a parchment lined sheet pan (18” x 26” x 1”) lightly coated with pan release spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 18 minutes
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 14 minutes
    DO NOT OVERCOOK.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Serve on mini whole-grain rolls.
  • If desired serve with lettuce, sliced tomato, red onions, and condiments.
  • Serve 1 slider.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Porcupine Sliders USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 slider
Calories 247 Calories from Fat 83
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.26g14%
Saturated Fat 2.22g14%
Cholesterol 85.29mg28%
Sodium 365.57mg16%
Potassium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 25.53g9%
Dietary Fiber 3.14g13%
Total Sugars 0g0%
Protein 16.35g33%
Vitamin A 539.83IU11%
Vitamin D 0IU0%
Calcium 64.79mg6%
Iron 2.06mg11%
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*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 4 oz
Celery: 9 oz
Baby spinach: 12 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 8 oz
Celery: 1 lb 2 oz
Baby spinach: 1 lb 8 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredient is available.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 5 lb 12 oz
25 sliders
50 Servings:
About 11 lb 8 oz
50 sliders