Herb Bagel Bites USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

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Herb Bagel Bites USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Garlic and basil transform ordinary bagels into an extraordinary snack.

CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION

1 oz eq grains

SOURCE

Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project

TeamNutrition.USDA.gov

Prep Time45

Total Time45

Course: Snack

Keyword: CACFP, Ages 3-5, 25-50 serving, snack-recipe, Spring 2022, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Quantity Recipes, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Quantity Recipes Ages 3-5

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Serving Size: 25-50

Program Type: CACFP

Program Meal Type: Snack

Conventional Meal Category: Side Dish, Vegetarian, Whole Grain-Rich, Plant-based

Program Meal Component: Grains, Whole Grain-Rich

Meal Service Temperature: Hot, Cold

Cooking Method: Bake

Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

25 Servings

Calories: 118

Ingredients

25 Servings

Weight

25½ oz (at least 714 g) Whole-wheat bagels (at least 84 g or 3 oz each)
5½ oz Margarine, trans fat-free
- - Garlic powder
- - Basil, leaf, dried (or fresh, chopped)

Measure

8½ - Whole-wheat bagels (at least 84 g or 3 oz each)
½ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
2 tsp Garlic powder
1 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) Basil, leaf, dried (or fresh, chopped)

50 Servings

Weight

51 oz (at least 1428 g) Whole-wheat bagels ((at least 84 g or 3 oz each)
11 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
- - Garlic powder
- - Basil, leaf, dried (or fresh, chopped)

Measure

17 - Whole-wheat bagels ((at least 84 g or 3 oz each)
1¼ cups Margarine, trans fat-free
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
2 Tbsp (¼ cup) Basil, leaf, dried (or fresh, chopped)

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25 Servings

Weight

25½ oz (at least 714 g) Whole-wheat bagels (at least 84 g or 3 oz each)
5½ oz Margarine, trans fat-free
- - Garlic powder
- - Basil, leaf, dried (or fresh, chopped)

Measure

8½ - Whole-wheat bagels (at least 84 g or 3 oz each)
½ cup + 2 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
2 tsp Garlic powder
1 Tbsp (2 Tbsp) Basil, leaf, dried (or fresh, chopped)

50 Servings

Weight

51 oz (at least 1428 g) Whole-wheat bagels ((at least 84 g or 3 oz each)
11 oz Margarine, trans fat-free
- - Garlic powder
- - Basil, leaf, dried (or fresh, chopped)

Measure

17 - Whole-wheat bagels ((at least 84 g or 3 oz each)
1¼ cups Margarine, trans fat-free
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
2 Tbsp (¼ cup) Basil, leaf, dried (or fresh, chopped)

Instructions

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Preheat oven to 400 °F.
Cut each bagel in half (if not already pre-sliced). Then cut each half into three pieces.
Place margarine in a microwave safe bowl. Melt in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time until completely melted.
Add garlic powder and basil to melted margarine. Stir.
Place bagel pieces in a large bowl and toss with seasoned margarine.
Place on ungreased sheet pan (18” x 26” x 1”) and toast, about 7–8 minutes.
For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
Serve 2 Herb Bagel Bites. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.

Notes

Contains wheat (bagel). Bagels can be a hidden source of common allergens
which include, milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and
sesame.
Sesame can appear as an ingredient in foods where it might not be expected
(bagels) and may be included in ingredient statements as “spice” or
“flavoring.”
If using fresh basil, gently wash under running water before cutting.
The symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.
Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook,
Method A.

Nutrition