Broccoli Bites USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

These Broccoli Bites are a delicious combination of broccoli, bread crumbs, and low-fat cheese all baked together.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 broccoli bite provides 1⁄2 cup vegetable.
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Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
    • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
    • 15 oz Bread crumbs

    Measure

    • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
    • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
    • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
    • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
      • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
      • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
      • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

      Measure

      • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
      • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
      • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
      • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
        • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
        • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
        • 15 oz Bread crumbs

        Measure

        • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
        • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
        • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
        • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
          • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
          • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
          • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

          Measure

          • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
          • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
          • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
          • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
            • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
            • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
            • 15 oz Bread crumbs

            Measure

            • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
            • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
            • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
            • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
              • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
              • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
              • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

              Measure

              • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
              • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
              • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
              • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                • 15 oz Bread crumbs

                Measure

                • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
                • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                  • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                  • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                  • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

                  Measure

                  • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
                  • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                  • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                  • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                    • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                    • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                    • 15 oz Bread crumbs

                    Measure

                    • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
                    • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                    • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                    • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                      • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                      • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                      • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

                      Measure

                      • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
                      • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                      • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                      • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                        • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                        • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                        • 15 oz Bread crumbs

                        Measure

                        • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
                        • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                        • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                        • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                          • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                          • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                          • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

                          Measure

                          • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
                          • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                          • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                          • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                            • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                            • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                            • 15 oz Bread crumbs

                            Measure

                            • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
                            • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                            • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                            • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                              • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                              • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                              • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

                              Measure

                              • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
                              • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                              • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                              • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                • 15 oz Bread crumbs

                                Measure

                                • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                  • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                  • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                  • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

                                  Measure

                                  • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                  • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                  • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                  • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                    • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                    • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                    • 15 oz Bread crumbs

                                    Measure

                                    • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                    • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                    • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                    • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                      • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                      • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                      • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

                                      Measure

                                      • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                      • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                      • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                      • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 4 lb 12 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                        • 12 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                        • 1 lb 12 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                        • 15 oz Bread crumbs

                                        Measure

                                        • 1 gal 3 qt 1 cup Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                        • 3 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                        • 3½ cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                        • 3¾ cups Bread crumbs

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 9 lb 8 oz Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                          • 1 lb 8 oz Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                          • 3 lb 8 oz Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                          • 1 lb 14 oz Bread crumbs

                                          Measure

                                          • 3 gal 2 qt 2 cups Frozen broccoli, chopped
                                          • 1 qt 2 cups Low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
                                          • 1 qt 3 cups Frozen egg whites, thawed
                                          • 1 qt 3½ cups Bread crumbs
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Combine broccoli, cheese, egg whites, and bread crumbs in a large bowl. Stir well.
                                          • Using a No. 6 scoop, portion 2⁄3 cup (about 4 oz) broccoli mixture onto a sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1") lined with parchment paper and lightly coated with pan-release spray.
                                            For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
                                            For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
                                          • Bake:
                                            Conventional oven: 375 °F for 25 minutes.
                                            Convection oven: 350 °F for 15 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 broccoli bite.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Nutrition Facts
                                          Broccoli Bites USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving 1 broccoli bite
                                          Calories 142 Calories from Fat 27
                                          % Daily Value*
                                          Total Fat 3g5%
                                          Saturated Fat 2g13%
                                          Cholesterol 8mg3%
                                          Sodium 186mg8%
                                          Potassium 128mg4%
                                          Total Carbohydrates 19g6%
                                          Dietary Fiber 3g13%
                                          Total Sugars 2g2%
                                          Protein 12g24%
                                          Vitamin D 2IU13%
                                          Calcium 150mg15%
                                          Iron 1mg6%
                                          *
                                          *Marketing Guide

                                          Notes

                                          Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:

                                          About 6 lb 8 oz

                                          About 3 qt 1 cup/25 broccoli bites

                                          50 Servings:

                                          About 13 lb

                                          About 1 gal 2 qt 2 cups/50 broccoli bites