Vegetable Frittata Bites USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Vegetable frittata showcases all the main ingredients! Eggs, mushrooms, onions, bell pepper, spinach, and cheese, all in one delicious bite.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
One frittata bite provides 1/8 cup vegetable (⅛ cup other vegetable), and 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate.
Recipe Source
USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024
4.43 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F
    Convection oven: 325 °F
  • Heat a tilt skillet or steam jacketed kettle to medium-high and add mushrooms, onions, bell peppers, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Sauté uncovered for 2 minutes.
  • Add spinach to skillet. Cook over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until wilted.
  • Transfer vegetable mixture to a 2-inch full-size steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2 ½").
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans
    Refrigerate for 30 minutes to cool the vegetables. After cooled, sprinkle 1 ½ cups (about 6 oz) cheese over each pan of vegetables and stir to combine.
  • Lightly coat muffin pan (20 ½” x 14”) with pan release spray. Using a No. 24 scoop, portion 3 Tbsp (about 2 oz) vegetable mixture into each muffin cup (25 muffins). Set aside for step 7.
    For 50 servings, use 3 muffin pans.
    For 100 servings, use 6 muffin pans
  • Using a No. 16 scoop, portion ¼ cup (about 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 155 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
    Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Serve 1 frittata bite.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Vegetable Frittata Bites USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 frittata bite
Calories
104
Total Fat
 
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
131
mg
44
%
Sodium
 
323
mg
14
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
9
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
5
g
6
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
1916
IU
38
%
Vitamin C
 
13
mg
16
%
Calcium
 
42
mg
4
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Fresh mushrooms: 12 oz
Fresh onions: 1 lb 10 oz
Fresh bell peppers: 1 lb 10 oz
Fresh spinach: 1 lb
100 Servings:
Fresh mushrooms: 1 lb 8 oz
Fresh onions: 3 lbs 4 oz
Fresh bell peppers: 3 lbs 4 oz
Fresh spinach: 2 lbs

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.
The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included 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
50 Servings:
About 50 frittata bites
About 3 muffin pans (20 ½" x 14”).
100 Servings:
About 100 frittata bites
About 6 muffin pans (20 ½" x 14”).