Potatoes Au Gratin USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Potatoes au Gratin have fresh white potatoes cooked with milk, cheddar cheese and spices.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
One piece (about 2³⁄8" x 4") provides 0.25 oz equivalent meat alternate and ½ cup vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • Place 1 gal (about 4 lb 2 oz) potatoes in a steam table pan (12′′ x 20′′ x 2½”) lightly coated with pan-release spray. Set aside for step 8.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Sauce: Melt margarine in a medium stock pot.
  • Add onions. Cook uncovered over medium–high heat for 1–2 minutes until onions become translucent, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add flour. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 30 seconds, stirring constantly to moisten flour.
  • Add 1 qt 1½ cups milk. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 3–5 minutes allowing bubbles to form around the edge of the pot. Set aside remaining milk for step 6. Recommend to cook in batches of 25.
  • Add remaining milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and onion powder.
  • Cook uncovered over medium heat for 5–10 minutes until sauce begins to simmer, stirring occasionally.
    Simmer for 1 minute.
  • Pour 2 qt 1½ cups (about 5 lb) sauce over potatoes in steam table pan (12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′). Spread evenly.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Sprinkle 2½ cups (about 10 oz) cheese over each pan.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 45–60 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 35–45 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Portion: Cut each pan 5 x 5 (25 pieces per pan).
    Serve 1 piece (about 2³⁄8" x 4′′).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Potatoes Au Gratin USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 1 piece (about 2³⁄8" x 4′′)
Calories 158 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 9mg3%
Sodium 241mg10%
Potassium 531mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 24g8%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 7g8%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin D 62IU413%
Calcium 247mg25%
Iron 1mg6%
*
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 10 oz
Potatoes: 5 lb 10 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 1 lb 4 oz
Potatoes: 11 lb 4 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 8 lb 12½ oz
About 1 gal 1½ cups/1 steam table pan (12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)
50 Servings:
About 17 lb 9 oz
About 2 gal 3⅛ cups/2 steam table pans (12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)