Macaroni and Cheese USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
This Macaroni and Cheese has cauliflower purée, macaroni, milk, cheese, sour cream, pepper, garlic powder, onion flakes, salt, and lemon pepper that are combined and baked.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
One piece provides 1 oz equivalent meat alternate and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Heat water to a rolling boil.
  • Add cauliflower. Cook uncovered for 2–3 minutes until tender. Place cauliflower in a food processor. Purée on high speed for 30 seconds to 1 minute until cauliflower has a smooth consistency.
    DO NOT OVERMIX. Set aside for step 5.
  • Heat water to a rolling boil.
  • Slowly add macaroni. Stir constantly until water boils again. Cook about 8–10 minutes or until al dente. Stir occasionally. DO NOT OVERCOOK.
    Drain well.
    Set aside for step 5.
  • Combine cauliflower purée, macaroni, milk, cheese, sour cream, pepper, garlic powder, onion flakes, salt, and lemon pepper in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Pour 1 gal 2 cups (about 9 lb 2 oz) macaroni and cheese mixture into a steam table pan (12″ x 20″ x 2½″) lightly coated with pan-release spray.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 30–35 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 25–30 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.
  • Portion: Cut each pan 5 x 5 (25 pieces per pan).
    Serve 1 piece (about 2³⁄8″ x 4″).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Macaroni and Cheese USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece
Calories
208
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
13
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
412
mg
18
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
27
g
9
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin D
 
20
IU
133
%
Calcium
 
224
mg
22
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
178
mg
5
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Cauliflower: 2 lb 2 oz
100 Servings:
Cauliflower: 4 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
50 Servings:
About 18 lb 2 oz
About 2 gal 1 qt ¼ cup/2 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2½")
100 Servings:
About 36 lb 4 oz
About 4 gal 2 qt ½ cup/4 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2½")