Spinach Egg Bake USDA Recipe for Family Child Care

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Spinach Egg Bake USDA Recipe for Family Child Care

An egg bake, also known as a frittata, is an easy-to-prepare dish that provides a perfect opportunity to encourage children to eat vegetables. Eggs are used in frittata-like dishes in many parts of the world. In Europe, it is rarely served in restaurants but commonly in the home.

CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION

1 piece provides 2 oz equivalent meat alternate and ¼ cup vegetable.

SOURCE

Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.

https://teamnutrition.usda.gov

Prep Time20

Cook Time17

Total Time37

Course: Main Course, vegetarian

Keyword: Recipes for Home

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Serving Size: 6

Program Type: CACFP

Program Meal Type: Breakfast

Conventional Meal Category: Vegetarian, Main Dish (Entrée)

Program Meal Component: Vegetables, Meat Alternates

Vegetable Subgroup: Dark Green Vegetable

Meal Service Temperature: Hot

Cooking Method: Bake

Season: Fall, Spring

6 Servings

Calories: 115

Ingredients

2¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
6 Eggs, large, whole
1 Tbsp Feta cheese, crumbled
1 tsp Onions, dehydrated, chopped
⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
⅛ tsp Salt, table
- - Nonstick cooking spray

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2¼ cups Spinach, frozen, chopped
6 Eggs, large, whole
1 Tbsp Feta cheese, crumbled
1 tsp Onions, dehydrated, chopped
⅛ tsp Black pepper, ground
⅛ tsp Salt, table
- - Nonstick cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat over to 350 °F.
Thaw spinach in the microwave using package directions or by placing under cool running water.
Drain excess water from spinach (see chef tips, next page).
Whisk eggs in a small mixing bowl. Add feta cheese, dehydrated onions, salt, and black pepper. Mix well (see chef tips, next page).
Lightly coat medium baking dish (about 8" x 8") with nonstick cooking spray.
Spread spinach evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
Top spinach with egg mixture. Keep the vegetables spread evenly by slightly stirring the mixture with a spatula or spoon. Place baking dish into the oven. Bake for 15 minutes. Dish should reach an internal temperature of 160 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
Broil on high for 2 minutes or until the eggs are set and the top is a light to golden brown color. Remove immediately to prevent burning. Caution: use a hot pad, as dish will be very hot.
Cut into 6 even pieces.
Serve 1 piece (2" x 3¾") immediately.
Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.

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