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Bean and Cheese Nachos (K-8)

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 2002186

Serving Description: 1 Serving

HACCP Process Category:
#3 - Complex Food Preparation

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Vegetarian, Beans, K-8

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 2002186

Serving Description: 1 Serving

HACCP Process Category:
#3 - Complex Food Preparation

Food Category: Lunch Entree

Attributes: Vegetarian, Beans, K-8

Allergens: Milk, Wheat

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Ingredients

Ingredients list for this recipe is unavailable.


Instructions

Yields

  • Pinto Beans: 62% (drained)

Pre-Preparation

  1. Gather Bean ingredients: pinto beans, cumin, salt (first amount)
  2. Drain the liquid from the beans. Reserve the specified amount of bean liquid for later use.
  3. Gather Cheese Sauce ingredients: flour, butter, milk, cheddar cheese, salt (second amount)

Preparation

Prepare Beans:

  1. Combine beans and reserved bean liquid with cumin and salt.

  2. Blend with immersion blender until smooth.

  3. Portion into 2-inch hotel pans.
    a. If sending to site kitchens: Cool according to HACCP. Cover with parchment and foil. Keep chilled until transport.

Prepare Cheese Sauce:

  1. Melt butter in a saucepan, then add flour. Whisk until a blonde roux forms.

  2. Gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a simmer.

  3. Once thickened into a béchamel sauce, whisk in shredded cheese and salt.

  4. If sending to site kitchens: Cool according to HACCP, and portion into hotel pans for transport.

Reheating Instructions for Day of Service:

  1. Reheat beans and cheese sauce separately in a 350°F oven or steamer, covered, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.

  2. Stir halfway through.

Serving:

  • Assembly instructions:
    • Place 2 oz (approximately 22 chips) tortilla chips on a tray.
    • Top with a ¼ cup (2.9 oz) of beans.
    • Top nachos with 2 oz of cheese sauce.
  • Suggested Serving Utensil:
    • Beans: 2 oz spoodle.
    • Cheese sauce: 2 oz ladle or spoodle.

Recipe Source: Boulder Valley School District Food Services


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 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 336.73* kcal
Total Fat 15.73* gm
Saturated Fat 6.36* gm
Trans Fat 0.00* gm
Sodium 777.98* mg
Carbohydrates 37.53* gm
Fiber 6.65* gm
Sugars 1.00* gm
Added Sugars 0.00* gm

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

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