Vegetable Frittata Bites USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

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Vegetable Frittata Bites USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Vegetable frittata showcases all the main ingredients! Eggs, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper, spinach, and cheese, all in one delicious bite.

CACFP Crediting Information

One frittata bite provides ⅛ cup vegetable (⅛ cup other vegetable) and

2 oz eq meat/meat alternate.

SOURCE

USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024

Prep Time20

Cook Time30

Total Time50

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18

Serving Size: 6

Program Type: CACFP

Program Meal Type: Breakfast, Lunch

Conventional Meal Category: Vegetarian, Main Dish (Entrée)

Program Meal Component: Vegetables, Meat Alternates

Vegetable Subgroup: Other Vegetables

Meal Service Temperature: Hot

Cooking Method: Bake, Sauté

Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

6 Servings

Calories: 115

Ingredients

½ cup or 1 oz Fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
½ cup or 2 oz Onions, yellow, fresh, small diced
½ cup or 2 oz Bell pepper, red, fresh, small diced
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Ground black pepper
1 cup or 1 oz Spinach, fresh, coarsely chopped
1 cup or 4 oz Cheese, cheddar, low-fat, shredded
¼ cup Milk, skim
4 eggs or 8 oz Eggs, Liquid
¼ cup or 1 oz Flour, all purpose

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½ cup or 1 oz Fresh mushrooms, coarsely chopped
½ cup or 2 oz Onions, yellow, fresh, small diced
½ cup or 2 oz Bell pepper, red, fresh, small diced
¼ tsp Salt
¼ tsp Ground black pepper
1 cup or 1 oz Spinach, fresh, coarsely chopped
1 cup or 4 oz Cheese, cheddar, low-fat, shredded
¼ cup Milk, skim
4 eggs or 8 oz Eggs, Liquid
¼ cup or 1 oz Flour, all purpose

Instructions

Preheat oven:
Conventional oven: 350 °F.
Convection oven: 325 °F.
In a large saucepan, add mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Sauté uncovered over medium-high heat for 2 minutes.
Add spinach. Cook uncovered over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
Lightly coat a muffin pan with pan release spray. Using a No. 24 scoop, portion 3 Tbsp vegetable mixture into 6 muffin cups.
Sprinkle cheese evenly over vegetable mixture. Stir well.
Combine milk, eggs, and flour in a large bowl. Whisk until well blended.
Pour ¼ cup or 2 oz egg mixture on top of vegetable mixture in each muffin cup.
Bake until golden brown and eggs are slightly firm:
Conventional oven: 350 °F for 30 minutes.
Convection oven: 325 °F for 20 minutes.
Critical Control Point:
Heat to 160 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
Critical Control Point:
Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
Serve 1 frittata bite.

Notes

The food safety temperatures are based on Federal consumer food safety guidance. Some information may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.

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