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Maple French Toast With Fennel Turkey Sausage USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Make it a good day with Maple French Toast With Fennel Turkey Sausage. Aromatic spices compliment lean breakfast turkey that is baked into faintly sweetened whole grain bread then drizzled with maple syrup.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 piece provides 2 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and 1 oz equivalent grains.
Course: Breakfast
Keyword: Child Care Centers, CACFP
Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Program Type: CACFP
Program Meal Type: Breakfast
Conventional Meal Category: Main Dish (Entrée), Whole Grain-Rich
Program Meal Component: Grains, Meats, Whole Grain-Rich
Meal Service Temperature: Hot
Cooking Method: Bake
Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter
25 Servings
Calories: 213

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot.
  • Add turkey, applesauce, salt, cayenne pepper, sage, red pepper flakes, coriander, garlic powder, and onion powder and fennel seeds. Cook uncovered over medium–high heat for 10 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Remove turkey from heat. Drain turkey in a colander. Set aside for step 8.
  • Combine eggs, milk, sugar, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Add bread while breaking slices into small pieces. Stir well.
  • Allow to set for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Bread should be soft and broken up completely.
  • Add turkey. Stir well.
  • Pour 2 qt (about 4 lb 4 oz) turkey mixture into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2") lightly coated with pan-release spray. Spread evenly.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Pour ³⁄4 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 140 °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 2" x 3³⁄4′′ square).

Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 213 | Total Carbohydrate: 28g | Protein: 14g | Total Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 135mg | Dietary Fiber: 2g | Total Sugars: 15g | Vitamin D: 34IU | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 1mg