Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes are dehydrated potato flakes combined with chicken broth, sour cream, and milk.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides ½ cup vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • In a medium stock pot, add chicken broth, water, milk, salt, and garlic. Heat uncovered over medium–high heat for 3–5 minutes.
  • Add potato flakes. Stir well. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Fold in margarine, sour cream, and thyme.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher.
  • Transfer 3 qt 1 cup (about 7 lb) to 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. 8 scoop (½ cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Instant Garlic Mashed Potatoes USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories
150
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
175
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
23
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin D
 
24
IU
160
%
Calcium
 
55
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
118
mg
3
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

If potatoes become too stiff from being held in warmer, add ½ cup of additional water to each pan.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 7 lb
About 3 qt 2 cups/1 steam table pan
(12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)
50 Servings:
About 14 lb
About 1 gal 3 qt/2 steam table pans
(12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)