Pizza Cup With Ground Pork Topping USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Whole-grain pizza dough and lean ground pork are baked in a muffin tin and topped with cheese. Pizza sauce is served on the side for dipping.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
2 pizza cups with 2 Tbsp pizza sauce provide 1 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, ¼ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup additional vegetable, and 2 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Place ground pork in a large stock pot. Brown ground pork uncovered over medium high heat. Stir frequently.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Remove pork from heat. Drain pork in colander.
    Set aside for step 6.
  • Place 1½ cups flour, yeast, sugar, salt, and 2 tsp oregano in a commercial mixer (batch as needed).
    Using a paddle attachment, mix on low speed for 1 minute.
    Leave dry ingredients in mixer.
  • Add water and oil. Mix well for 2 minutes on medium speed. Add remaining flour to dough.
    Consistency should be stiff and sticky.
  • Add peppers, onions, cheese, and ground pork to dough. Mix well for 2 minutes on low speed.
  • Cover dough in a large bowl and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Lightly coat a muffin pan (20½" x 14") with pan release spray. Using a No. 16 scoop, portion ¼ cup (about 2 oz) dough into each muffin cup.
    For 50 servings, use 6 muffin pans.
    For 100 servings, use 12 muffin pans.
  • Bake until golden brown:
    Conventional oven: 375 °F for 17–20 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 10–15 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • While pizza cups are baking, begin making pizza sauce.
  • Combine tomato paste, tomato sauce, remaining oregano, garlic, basil, pepper, and marjoram in a large stock pot. Simmer uncovered over medium–high heat for 8–10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F.
  • Set pizza sauce aside for step 17.
  • Remove pizza cups from oven.
    Set aside for step 18.
  • Using a 1 fl oz ladle, portion 2 Tbsp pizza sauce into individual soufflé cups.
  • Serve 2 pizza cups with 2 Tbsp pizza sauce.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Pizza Cup With Ground Pork Topping USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving 2 pizza cups with 2 Tbsp pizza sauce.
Calories 244 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Cholesterol 19mg6%
Sodium 320mg14%
Potassium 401mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 33g11%
Dietary Fiber 4g17%
Total Sugars 5g6%
Protein 13g26%
Vitamin D 5IU33%
Calcium 142mg14%
Iron 2mg11%
*
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Mature onions 1 lb 4 oz
Red bell peppers 1 lb 14 oz
100 Servings:
Mature onions 2 lb 8 oz
Red bell peppers 3 lb 12 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 11 lb 10 oz
About 1 gal 1 qt 3¼ cups/100 cups
100 Servings:
About 23 lb 4 oz
About 2 gal 3 qt 2½ cups/200 cups