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.