Recipes by Menu Part
Entree
Asian Chili
Southwest meets Shanghai. Serve a unique fusion chili that has a sweet flavor from hoisin and coconut milk mixed with the building heat from the green chiles and sriracha. Serve in a bowl or with rice.
Beef & Bean Enchiladas
Our version of beef and pinto bean enchiiadas offers all the comfort and bold flavor of traditional enchiladas with all the nutrition and flavor. Meal components: 2.5 oz M/MA, 1 oz eq whole grain, 1/8 cup vegetable
Beef & Noodles
Classic comfort food like grandma use to make.
Beef Enchilada Empanadas
These delicious pastry shells are filled with ground beef, cheese and spices and then baked to perfection to create a flavorful meal.
Blue Cheese Cheddar Sauce
Grilled beef hot dog topped with melty three cheese sauce made with a blend of cheddar, parmesan and blue cheese, add crispy bacon and extra blue cheese crumbles.
Carolina Chili
Try this great-tasting chili over hot dogs.
Cheddar Grits
Menu a premium side with bold flavors that guests can't find elsewhere. A creamy, cheesy Southern Classic made easy.
Cheesy Enchilada Sauce
Top a grilled beef hot dog with spicy melty cheese seasoned with enchilada sauce, add grilled onions and peppers and wrap in a tortilla or serve on a bun.
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Smart Snack Approved as an entree. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for center of the plate. Provides 1/8 cup Vegetable, 2 oz M/MA, 1 oz eq Grain
Chicken & Mashed Potato Bowl
2 oz serving provides 2 oz eq M/MA, 1 oz eq whole grain, 3/4 c starch
Chicken Alfredo Flatbread
1 serving provides 2 oz M/MA, 1 oz Whole Grain
Chicken Alfredo Florentine
A nutrient-rich, healthful choice. Shhh!
Chicken Alfredo Pasta
This hearty one-dish entree is easy to prepare.
Chicken Enchilada Bowl
Each prepared bowl contributes 2 oz M/MA, 2 oz G, 0.25 Veg
Chicken Nachos with Mexican Rice
6.6oz serving provides 2oz M/MA, 1oz Whole Grain-Rich, 0.25 cups Red/Orange
Chicken Pot Pie 2
This Chicken Pot Pie is full of chicken and mixed vegetables combined in a creamy sauce and topped with a flaky dough to create a comfort food classic.
Chicken Stir Fry with Broccoli and Rice
Asian-inspired herbed-chicken and broccoli florets stir fry served over rice and topped with sliced green onions
Chicken Tetrazzini
7.75 oz serving provides 2 oz eq M/MA, 2 oz eq whole grain
Chili Con Queso
Satisfy cravings for sharable chips and dip with this rich, chunky sauce. Or top a grilled beef hot dog with a melty sharp aged-cheddar flavor sauce and hearty chili.
Cincinnati 3-Way Chili
This warm and earthy dish draws its character from the city's Greek immigrants who introduced flavors like cinnamon to this hearty bowl. Each serving provides 2 oz eq grain, 2 oz eq M/MA, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable, 1/8 cup beans.
Citrus Cream Sauce
The creamy goodness of Monterey Cheese Sauce mixed with the sweet and tangy flavor of a Margarita. A rich twist on a classic sauce that is great over pasta and with surf and turf.
Cobb Salad Cup with BBQ Ranch Dressing
Smart Snack Approved as an entree. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for center of plate. Provides 1 cup vegetable, 3 oz M/MA, 1/4 cup fruit
Creamy Chicken Alfredo
Grilled chicken breast strips and penne pasta oven-baked in a creamy Alfredo sauce with a layer of melted cheese.
Garden Salad Cup with Ranch Dressing
Smart Snack Approved as an entree. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for center of plate. Provides 1 cup vegetable, 2 oz M/MA
Loaded Nachos
1 serving provides 2 M/MA, 1 oz eq grain, 1/8 cup vegetable
Meatball Bowl
9.17 oz serving provides 2 oz M/MA, 0.5 c Red/Orange Vegetable, 0.5c starchy
Meatless Spaghetti with Red Sauce
1 1/4 cup provides 2 serving grains/breads
Meatloaf Manhattan
A unique twist on a comfort food favorite. Substitute the meatloaf with shredded beef, turkey or pork.
Mini Peirogie Enchiladas
One serving provides 2 oz M/MA, 1.5 oz Whole Grain-Rich
Monterey Sausage Mini Quiche
These mini quiches are individually sized for great portion control. The combination of half egg and half cheese sauce makes for a tasty breakfast, brunch or catering option.
Monterey Spaghetti
A fresh white sauce take on traditional spaghetti with melty Monterey jack cheese sauce, hearty spinach and crunchy French-fried onions.
Parmesan Grits & Grilled Shrimp
Perfectly creamy and extra cheesy grits topped with grilled cajun shrimp.
Perfect Monterey Jack Mac & Cheese
Creamy, Delicious, mac and cheese is the perfect comfort food.
Red Beans & Brown Rice - Entree
Traditional style red beans and rice made with kidney beans, onions, celery, peppers and whole grain brown rice. For schools it provides: 2 oz eq M/MA, 2 oz eq whole grain and 3/8 c other vegetables
Savory Chicken & Stuffing Bake
Layers of stuffing, chicken gravy and chicken make up this hearty dish.
Shepard's Pie
An Irish favorite; this classic Shepard's Pie is sure to be a popular dish!
Sloppy Joe
Classic American meal.
Southwestern Breakfast Wrap
Scrambled eggs meet the spicy flavors of southwest with salsa, peppers and Monterey Jack cheese in a warm tortilla
Spinach Salad Cup with Italian Dressing
Smart Snack Approved as an entree. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for center of plate. Provides 1 cup Vegetable, 3 oz M/MA, 1 oz eq Grain
Taco Potato Bowl
Each prepared bowl contribute 2.5 oz M/MA, 3/4 Veg (1/2 cup starch, 1/4 cup other)
Taco Salad
This dish excels at meeting nutritional requirements, driving participation and best of all—getting kids interested in eating salads. Each serving provides 2 oz eq grain, 2 oz eq M/MA, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable and 1/2 cup dark green.
Traditional Picadillo & Rice
One serving provides 2 oz M/MA, 2 oz Grains and 0.125 cup
Traditional Three Cheese Mac & Cheese
Make the ideal version of this classic dish. Upsell by adding in premium proteins and veggies. The three varieties of cheese in the sauce give this mac & cheese recipe a complex and delicious flavor.
Turkey Chili
1 cup serving provides 2 oz Meat/Meat Alternates and 1/4 cup Red/Orange.
Turkey, Cranberry & Stuffing Casserole
Combine all the essentials of the holidays into this remarkable dish. 1-cup serving provides: 1 oz eq grain, 2 oz eq M/MA, 1/4 c fruit
Vegan Picadillo & WG Rice
One serving provides 1 oz M/MA, 2 oz Grains, and 1/2 cup Vegetable
Vegan Picadillo Burrito
One serving provides 1 oz M/MA, 2 oz Grains, and 1/2 cup Vegetable
Vegetable Lasagna with White Sauce
This hearty lasagna is packed with vegetables and cheeses for a delicious twist on a classic favorite.
Veggie Au Gratin Potato Bowl
Each prepared bowl contributes 2 oz M/MA, 3/4 Veg (1/2 cup starch, 1/7 cup dark green)
Walking Taco
6.6 oz serving provides 2 oz eq M/MA, 1.5 oz eq whole grain
White Wine Cheese Sauce
A deliciously rich white wine cheese sauce served with scallops.