Creamed Spinach USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Creamed Spinach is a delicious and nutritious blend of frozen spinach with milk, cheese, onions, and spices.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides ½ cup vegetable.
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 10 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 8 oz *Fresh onions, diced
- 2¹⁄2 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 12¹⁄2 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 1 gal 1 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- ³⁄4 tsp Kosher salt
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄4 cup Canola oil
- 1¹⁄2 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- ¹⁄2 cup Enriched all-purpose flour
- 1 qt Non-fat milk
- 1¹⁄2 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
50 Servings
Weight
- 20 lb Frozen chopped spinach
- - - Kosher salt
- - - Ground black pepper
- - - Canola oil
- 1 lb *Fresh onions, diced
- 5 oz Enriched all-purpose flour
- - - Non-fat milk
- 1 lb 9 oz Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
Measure
- 2 gal 2 qt Frozen chopped spinach
- 1¹⁄2 tsp Kosher salt
- 1 Tbsp Ground black pepper
- ¹⁄2 cup Canola oil
- 3 cups *Fresh onions, diced
- 1 cup Enriched all-purpose fl our
- 2 qt Non-fat milk
- 3 cups Low-fat mozzarella cheese, low-moisture, part-skim, shredded
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Thaw and squeeze spinach to eliminate excess water.Yields:For 25 servings, thaw 10 lb to obtain about 4 lb 12 oz (3 qt).For 50 servings, thaw 20 lb to obtain about 9 lb 8 oz (1 gal 2 qt).
- Place spinach in a large bowl.
- Add salt and black pepper.
- Sauce: Heat oil in stock pot over medium heat.
- Add onions and saute for 5–6 minutes or until soft.
- Add flour and cook for 5 minutes. Stir constantly.
- Add milk and stir until sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low.
- Add half of the cheese. Stir until melted.Reserve remaining cheese for step 10.
- Fold in sauce with spinach.
- Lightly coat a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2") with pan-release spray and place 3 qt 3 cups (about 7¹⁄2 lb) spinach mixture in each pan. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.For 25 servings, use 1 pan.For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
- Bake until cheese melts:Conventional: 350 °F for 12 minutes.Convection: 350 °F for 10 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 with No. 8 scoop (¹⁄2 cup).
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Creamed Spinach USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 0 ¹⁄2 cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories 168
Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g9%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 8mg3%
Sodium 521mg23%
Potassium 89mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 13g4%
Dietary Fiber 4g17%
Total Sugars 4g4%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin D 16IU107%
Calcium 361mg36%
Iron 0mg0%
*
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Onions: 11 oz
50 Servings:
Onions: 1 lb 6 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.
NOTE: The size of the serving volume is less than the size of the combined crediting volume due to shrinkage that occurs during the cooking process.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 7½ lb About 3 qt 3 cups/1 steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")
50 Servings:
About 15 lb About 1 gal 3 qt 2 cups/2 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")