Turkey & Roasted Zucchini Tamale Casserole State(Illinois) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
This savory Turkey & Roasted Zucchini Tamale Casserole features turkey and Illinois vegetable chili filling baked with a homemade cornbread topping.
NSLP/SBP crediting information:
One 2” x 5” piece provides 1 ¼ oz eq meat/meat alternate, 1 ½ oz eq grains, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ¼ cup other vegetable, ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Illinois State Board of Education
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Chili:
    Add vegetable oil to a large stock pot or tilt skillet over medium heat.
    For 50 servings, use 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil.
    For 100 servings, use 2 Tbsp of vegetable oil.
  • Cook ground turkey, stirring often, for about 10 minutes or until meat is thoroughly cooked through.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Add onions, bell peppers, and green chilies with liquid to the stock pot. Cook until onions are translucent.
  • Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt to the stock pot. Stir well.
    For 50 servings, use 1 ½ tsp of salt.
    For 100 servings, use 1 Tbsp of salt.
  • Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and water to the pot. Stir, then add bay leaves and cilantro and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 425 °F.
  • Toss zucchini with vegetable oil on a baking sheet.
    For 50 servings, use 1 Tbsp vegetable oil.
    For 100 servings, use 2 Tbsp vegetable oil.
  • Roast zucchini in 425 °F oven until edges are golden brown (about 15-20 minutes).
  • Remove chili from heat. Add roasted zucchini to the stock pot and stir to combine.
  • Cornbread batter:
    Combine whole wheat flour, cornmeal, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl with a whisk.
    For 50 servings, use 1 ¼ tsp salt.
    For 100 servings, use 2 ½ tsp salt.
  • In another bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and vegetable oil. Once combined, add to the large bowl of dry ingredients.
    For 50 servings, use ¾ cup vegetable oil.
    For 100 servings, use 1 ½ cups vegetable oil.
  • Add drained corn kernels to the bowl and combine until entire mixture is moistened, but still lumpy. Set aside for assembly.
  • Assembly and baking:
    Thoroughly coat 2 ½-inch deep full-sized foodservice pans with non-stick spray.
    For 50 servings, use two pans.
    For 100 servings, use four pans.
  • Fill each pan with chili until half full.
  • Pour half of the cornbread batter over chili in each pan. Spread batter evenly to the corners of the pan.
  • Bake in a conventional oven at 400 °F until cornbread is fully baked (about 30-35 minutes).
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Portion into 2” x 5” pieces for service.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Turkey & Roasted Zucchini Tamale Casserole State(Illinois) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
1 piece (2” x 5”)
Calories
309
Total Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.6
g
16
%
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
240
mg
10
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
35
g
12
%
Dietary Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Total Sugars
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
1114
IU
22
%
Vitamin C
 
14
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
112.6
mg
11
%
Iron
 
2.4
mg
13
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Onions, whole: 3 lb 2 oz
Bell peppers, whole: 1 lb 4 oz
Zucchini, whole: 2 lb 8 oz
100 Servings:
Onions, whole: 6 lb 4 oz
Bell peppers, whole: 2 lb 8 oz
Zucchini, whole: 5 lb

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
If cooking turkey in conventional oven, add ground turkey to a large roasting pan, or divided evenly with no more than 6 lb of ground turkey per sheet pan. Bake at 325 °F for approximately 18-20 minutes, stirring every few minutes until fully cooked.
Optional: Top each serving with 1 Tbsp light sour cream.
*Optional ingredients are not included in recipe nutrient analysis. Addition of optional ingredients may change crediting and/or nutrition information.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 14 lb 6 oz chili
About 8 lb 4 oz cornbread batter
100 Servings:
About 28 lb 12 oz chili
About 16 lb 8 oz cornbread batter