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Scrambled Eggs USDA Recipe for Schools

Scramble things up in the morning with eggs! This satisfying combination of eggs, margarine (low-fat and trans-fat free), and skim milk come together to create a delightfully light and nutritious way to start the day.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup (No. 16 scoop) provides 2 oz equivalent meat alternate.
Course: Breakfast, vegetarian
Keyword: Schools
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Program Type: School Meals
Program Meal Type: Breakfast
Conventional Meal Category: Vegetarian, Main Dish (Entrée)
Program Meal Component: Meat Alternates
Meal Service Temperature: Hot
Cooking Method: Bake
50 Servings
Calories: 97

Instructions

  • Beat eggs thoroughly.
  • Add milk and salt. Stir well.
  • Lightly coat steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½") with pan release spray. Pour 1 qt 3½ cups 2 Tbsp egg mixture into each pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pan.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 20 minutes. Stir once after 15 minutes.
    Convection oven: 300 °F for 15 minutes. Stir once after 10 minutes.
    Steamer: 5 lb pressure for 3–5 minutes.
    DO NOT OVERCOOK
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F for 15 seconds.
  • Remove from oven or steamer. Stir well. Eggs should have a slightly moist appearance.
  • Add 2½ Tbsp margarine to each pan. Stir well.
  • Garnish with parsley.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • For best results, serve within 15 minutes.
  • If desired serve with ¼ cup Pico de Gallo (see Pico de Gallo USDA Recipe for Schools).
  • Portion with No. 16 scoop (¼ cup).

Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service

Nutrition

Serving: 0¼ cup (No. 16 scoop) | Calories: 97 | Total Carbohydrate: 2g | Protein: 7g | Total Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 203mg | Sodium: 158mg | Potassium: 105mg | Total Sugars: 7g | Vitamin D: 54IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg