Quiche With Self-Forming Crust USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Quiche With Self-Forming Crust is a blend of egg whites, red bell peppers, spinach, cheddar cheese, whole-wheat flour, skim milk, and nutmeg.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 piece provides 1 oz meat alternate, ¹⁄8 cup vegetable, and 0.25 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Pour egg whites and eggs into a commercial mixer (batch as needed). Using a wire whip attachment, mix on low speed for 2 minutes.
    DO NOT OVERMIX.
  • Add milk, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg (optional). Mix for 4 minutes on low speed.
  • Combine peppers, onions, spinach and egg mixture in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Pour 3 qt 2 cups (about 7 lb) egg and vegetable mixture into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2") lightly coated with pan release spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Sprinkle 3¹⁄4 cup (about 13 oz) cheese over each pan.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 375 °F for 50–60 minutes.
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 25–35 minutes.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Portion: Cut each pan 5 x 5 (25 pieces per pan).
    Serve 1 piece (about 2³⁄8" x 4").

Nutrition INFORMATION

Quiche With Self-Forming Crust USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece
Calories
116
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
59
mg
20
%
Sodium
 
369
mg
16
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
11
g
4
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin D
 
40
IU
267
%
Calcium
 
152
mg
15
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
203
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 10 oz
Spinach: 6 oz
Red bell peppers: 10 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 1 lb 4 oz
Spinach: 12 oz
Red bell peppers: 1 lb 4 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 8 lb 1 oz
About 1 gal ¹⁄8 cup/1 steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")
50 Servings:
About 16 lb 2 oz
About 2 gal ¹⁄4 cup/2 steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2¹⁄2")