Maple Baked French Toast Squares USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Maple Baked French Toast Squares are a New Orleans favorite with whole-grain bread, eggs, spices, and a hint of maple syrup. A jazzy way to start the day!
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 piece provides 1 oz equivalent meat alternate and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Combine eggs, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Break bread slices into small pieces and add to egg mixture. Stir well.
  • Allow to set for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Bread should be soft and broken up completely.
  • Pour 2 qt (about 4 lb 13 oz) bread mixture into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½") lightly coated with pan release spray. Spread evenly.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pan.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Pour ¾ cup (about 6 oz) maple syrup over each pan in a swirling motion.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 400 °F for 25–35 minutes.
    Convection oven: 350 °F for 20–25 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Allow to rest for 20 minutes before cutting.
  • Portion: Cut each pan 5 x 5 (25 pieces per pan).
    Serve 1 piece (about 2³⁄8′′ x 4").

Nutrition INFORMATION

Maple Baked French Toast Squares USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece
Calories
180
Total Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
107
mg
36
%
Sodium
 
178
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
27
g
9
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Vitamin D
 
35
IU
233
%
Calcium
 
97
mg
10
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
175
mg
5
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 9 lb
About 1 gal 2 cups/2 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2½")
100 Servings:
About 18 lb
About 2 gal 1 qt/4 steam table pans
(12" x 20" x 2½")