kid nutrition - Dennis Food Service https://dennisfoodservice.com New England's Largest Independent Distributor Tue, 12 Sep 2023 19:54:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.4 Pretzel Club Sandwich https://dennisfoodservice.com/pretzel-club-sandwich/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pretzel-club-sandwich Thu, 13 Aug 2020 16:07:31 +0000 https://dennisfoodservice.com/?p=86667 A French bread club sandwich is stacked so high with turkey, cheddar, bacon and more. You’ll need a pretzel stick pressed through the layers, just to hold it all together!

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 French bread 2oz
  • 1 teaspoon ranch dressing
  • 1 1/2 oz sliced turkey deli meat
  • 1/2 oz sliced cheddar cheese
  • 1 slice fully cooked turkey bacon
  • 1/2 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup sliced fresh tomatoes
  • 2 ea pretzel sticks

DIRECTIONS

    1. Press thawed French bread open and spread ranch dressing across surface.
    2. Layer lettuce, tomatoes, turkey, bacon then cheese on bottom half.
    3. Close bun and cut in half diagonally; press pretzel stick through middle of each half gently and serve.
See More Recipes ]]> Monte Cristo Biscuit https://dennisfoodservice.com/monte-cristo-biscuit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=monte-cristo-biscuit Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:35:14 +0000 https://dennisfoodservice.com/?p=86495 In a new take on Monte Cristo sandwiches, ham and cheese are layered in whole grain biscuits. The tasty little sandwiches bake until the cheese is gooey, then a dusting of powdered sugar.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 oz whole grain biscuit, split
  • 1 oz ham slice
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry jam
  • powdered sugar

DIRECTIONS

    1. Open thawed biscuit and fill with ham and cheese; spread strawberry jam on inside of top biscuit.
    2. Heat in 350˚F convection oven 5-7 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165˚F, cheese is melted and biscuit is top is toasted.
    3. Remove from oven and immediately dust with a pinch of powdered sugar; serve warm!
See More Recipes ]]> Spaghetti Bolognese https://dennisfoodservice.com/spaghetti-bolognese/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=spaghetti-bolognese Thu, 13 Aug 2020 14:17:05 +0000 https://dennisfoodservice.com/?p=86336 An easy convenient meal for your students. Can be made with real sausage or a vegetarian/vegan substitute. Great meal for a to-go lunch, and easy to reheat!

INGREDIENTS

  • 192 oz sausage style crumble/ vegetarian style crumble
  • 12 lbs spaghetti pasta
  • 8 oz whole grain rich blend
  • 8 cans low-sodium spaghetti sauce
  • 100 oz grated parmesan cheese

DIRECTIONS

    1. Cook pasta according to instructions.
    2. Drain pasta as quickly as possible, rinse in colander in cold water to stop the cooking process, drain again.
    3. Place pasta sauce, Italian seasoning and sausage crumbles in large stock pot or steam kettle, whisk well.
    4. Cover and heat over low heat until sauce reaches temperature 165˚F or higher.
    5. Portion 1 cup of spaghetti using 1-8 oz, serve onto try.
    6. Top with 1-4 oz of sauce and 1 oz of parmesan cheese.

 

See More Recipes ]]> Grilled Cheese & Chicken Quesadilla https://dennisfoodservice.com/grilled-cheese-chicken-quesadilla/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=grilled-cheese-chicken-quesadilla Tue, 06 Aug 2019 19:36:27 +0000 https://dennisfoodservice.com/?p=18124 Create warm, finger-sized chicken and cheese quesadillas for easy, on-demand lunches.

INGREDIENTS
Serves: 2

  • 1 whole grain round 6″
  • 1.5 oz shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1.5 oz cooked chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 tsp mild taco sauce
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • 1 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp melted butter

DIRECTIONS

    1. Thaw flatbreads at room temperature.
    2. Place thawed flatbread on a lined sheet pan.
    3. Place 1.5 oz shredded cheddar over the blistered side of a round flatbread.
    4. Top cheese with 1.5 oz sliced cooked chicken breast and 2 tsp mild taco sauce.
    5. Top the chicken and sauce with 1 cup fresh spinach and 1 oz shredded mozzarella cheese.
    6. Top flatbread with another flatbread with the grilled side up. Brush the top flat with 1 tsp melted butter.
    7. Bake filled flatbreads at 350˚F for 8-10 minutes for until cheese is melted, bread is browned and center of sandwich reaches 140˚F.
    8. Use a serrated knife and cut each sandwich into 4 wedges.
    9. Serve 2 wedges.

1 serving provides: 2 oz eq whole grain and 3 oz M/MA, 1/8 cup vegetable serving. 

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