Menu Ideas
Cheesy Taco Potatoes (K-12)
Move over traditional tacos with this fun and delicious surprise for students. Start with Reduced Sodium Au Gratin Potatoes and build your taco topping favorites from there.
Yield: About 31 servingsINGREDIENTS
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1 ctnBAF Au Gratin Potato Casserole - Reduced Sodium, 264 servings (4 OZ) per case, 6/2.25 lb. ctn.
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2 lb + 10 ozBeef, 85/15, ground
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0.5 cup + 1 TbspTaco Seasoning
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2.25 cupWater, boiling
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1 gal + 1 qtWater
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16 ozCheddar Cheese, reduced fat, shredded
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1 lb + 7 ozLettuce, iceberg, shredded
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3.75 cup + 2.5 TbspSalsa, low sodium
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1. Brown ground beef. Season with taco seasoning and water according to package directions. Heat to 165°F.
- 2. Add 5 quarts boiling water (212°F) for convection oven (4 1/2 quarts for conventional) to a 4" deep full-steamtable pan. Stir in sauce mix. Stir until cheese sauce is dissolved.
- 3. Add potato slices and 1 oz equivalent seasoned beef. Stir. Evenly top with shredded cheese.
- 4. Bake in a convection oven at 300°F for 45-60 minutes. For conventional oven, bake at 400°F for 45-60 minutes. Top with lettuce right before serving to prevent it from wilting. Serve 1 cup/7.8 oz (8 oz ladle). Top with 2 Tbsp (1 fl oz ladle) salsa.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Serving Size 1 EA
| Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories 265 | Calories from Fat 0 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 10g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat 4g | 20% | |
| Trans Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% | |
| Sodium 580mg | 24% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 29g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% | |
| Sugars 0g | ||
| Protein 12.7g | ||
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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