Broccoli Bites USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
These Broccoli Bites are a delicious combination of broccoli, bread crumbs, and low-fat cheese all baked together.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 broccoli bite provides 1⁄2 cup vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • Combine broccoli, cheese, egg whites, and bread crumbs in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Using a No. 6 scoop, portion 2⁄3 cup (about 4 oz) broccoli mixture onto a sheet pan (18" x 26" x 1") lined with parchment paper and lightly coated with pan-release spray.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 375 °F for 25 minutes.
    Convection oven: 350 °F for 15 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Serve 1 broccoli bite.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Broccoli Bites USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 broccoli bite
Calories
142
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
 
186
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
19
g
6
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin D
 
2
IU
13
%
Calcium
 
150
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
128
mg
4
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 13 lb
About 1 gal 2 qt 2 cups/50 broccoli bites
100 Servings:
About 26 lb
About 3 gal 1 qt/100 broccoli bites