Vegetable Frittata Bites USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
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.
Recipe Source
USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

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.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Vegetable Frittata Bites USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
1 frittata bite
Calories
115
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
112
mg
37
%
Sodium
 
319
mg
14
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
11
g
4
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
5
g
6
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
3654
IU
73
%
Vitamin C
 
23
mg
28
%
Calcium
 
65
mg
7
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
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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.
Yield / Volume