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Bison Mac and Cheese

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1800987

Serving Size: 1 Serving (5.12 oz)

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Bison, Pasta, Noodles

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1800987

Serving Size: 1 Serving (5.12 oz)

HACCP Process Category:
#2 - Same Day Service

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Bison, Pasta, Noodles

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

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Ingredients

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Ingredients used in the recipes are commonly found USDA Foods or commercially available products. All ingredients for each recipe are listed in “As purchased” quantities. Ingredient yields from USDA’s Food Buying Guide can be found at the top of the Recipe Instructions when applicable.


Instructions

Yields

  • Onion: 78%
  • Ground Bison: 72% (cooked and drained)

Pre-Preparation

  1. Wash produce as needed.
  2. Dice the onions.

Preparation

  1. Cook pasta in water following the instructions on the package.
  2. Make the cheese sauce:
    a. Heat butter until melted, then add flour. Whisk until a blonde roux is reached.
    b. Whisk in milk until well combined. Bring to a simmer.
    c. Once a thick béchamel sauce is achieved, whisk in cheese and salt.
  3. Combine pasta and cheese sauce, set aside.
  4. Sauté bison and onion over medium-high heat.
  5. When meat is browned, add basil and oregano.
  6. Add tomato paste and tomato sauce.
  7. Cook about 15 minutes until flavors combine and until the bison reaches an internal temperature of 165 °F.
  8. Remove from heat.

Assemble Each Hotel Pan

  1. Place 4 lbs of mac and cheese in the bottom of each hotel pan.
  2. Add 4 lbs of the bison/tomato mixture over the mac and cheese.
  3. Top with 3 oz of shredded cheddar.
  4. Cover pan with parchment and foil.
  5. Bake in 350 °F oven for about 25 minutes covered.
  6. Remove parchment and foil and bake another 12 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  7. Allow to cool for a few minutes, then cut 5x5.
  8. Hold uncovered in a hotbox above 150°F until service.

Serving

One hotel pan = 25 servings

Serving size: 1 piece (5.12 oz)

Serving Suggestion: Serve with whole grain dinner rolls.

Suggested serving utensil: spoodle or scoop

Recipe Source: Hardin Public Schools

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Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange 0 cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other 0 cups
Vegetables, Additional 0 cups
Grains 1 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 2.5 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 429.08 kcal
Total Fat 22.68 gm
Saturated Fat 11.42 gm
Trans Fat 0.00* gm
Sodium 455.26 mg
Carbohydrates 33.38 gm
Fiber 5.08 gm
Sugars 7.28* gm
Added Sugars 0.00* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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