Quiche with Self-Forming Crust USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP

Age Group: Adult
Serving Size: 25-50
Start the morning with Quiche! It packs a punch with the fresh, healthy flavors of red bell peppers, eggs, spinach, and cheese.
CACFP Adult Portion Crediting Information
One piece (2” x 3¾”) provides ½ cup vegetable (⅛ cup dark green vegetable, ⅜ cup other vegetable) and 2 oz equivalent meat alternate.
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven:
    Conventional oven: 375 °F.
    Convection oven: 325 °F.
  • Pour eggs into a commercial mixer. Using a wire whip attachment, mix on low speed for 2 minutes. DO NOT OVERMIX.
  • Add milk, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Mix for 4 minutes on low speed.
  • Combine peppers, onions, spinach, and egg mixture in a large bowl. Stir well.
  • Pour 1 gal 3 qt (about 12 lb) egg and vegetable mixture into a steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2½”) lightly coated with pan release spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Sprinkle 1 qt (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 (2” x 3¾” square).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Quiche with Self-Forming Crust USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece (2” x 3¾” square)
Calories
166
Total Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
156
mg
52
%
Sodium
 
370
mg
16
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
17
g
6
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
247
mcg
Vitamin C
 
55
mg
67
%
Vitamin D
 
62
IU
413
%
Calcium
 
190
mg
19
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
Potassium
 
377
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Fresh onions: 2 lb 4 oz
Fresh red bell peppers: 2 lb 7 oz
Fresh spinach: 1 lb 4 oz
50 Servings:
Fresh onions: 4 lb 8 oz
Fresh red bell peppers: 4 lb 14 oz
Fresh spinach: 2 lb 8 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 11 lb 10 oz
About 1 steam table pan
(12” x 20” x 2½”)
50 Servings:
About 23 lb 4 oz
About 2 steam table pans
(12” x 20” x 2½”)