Chili Cheez Boats
This recipe meets the USDA guidelines for K12 and childcare programs. It was developed by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s registered dietitians. You can find this recipe below for 50 servings and for 100 servings.
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Process #2 – Same day service
Skill level: Intermediate
Servings: 50
Ingredients
Prepared chili, heated:
3 gallons + 1 pint (50 cups total) Protein-Packed Two Bean Chili or Super Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
1 ½ gallons + 1 cup (25 cups total) Prepared Nacho Cheez Sauce, heated
100 each Whole grain rich tortillas, 1 ounce grain equivalent
Garnish
Paprika
Servings: 100
Ingredients
Prepared chili, heated:
6 1/4 gallons (100 cups total) Protein-Packed Two Bean Chili or Super Sweet Potato & Black Bean Chili
3 gallons + 1 pint (50 cups total) Prepared Nacho Cheez Sauce, heated
200 each Whole grain rich tortillas, 1 ounce grain equivalent
Garnish
Paprika
Preparation
HACCP – Standard Operating Procedure – Use hand washing procedures before starting recipe.
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Grease four to eight muffin tins. Line each muffin tin hole with a tortilla, creating a bowl.
3. Bake for 5 minutes, until lightly crisped.
4. Portion ½ cup of chili in each tortilla cup.
5. Top the chili with ¼ cup of the nacho cheez sauce.
6. If desired, sprinkle cups with paprika.
7. Hold in warmer until meal service.
HACCP Critical Control Point: Hold at internal temperature of 135°F or above.
Serving information
Serve two chili boats per serving to provide 2 meat alternates, 2 ounce grain equivalents and ½ cup other vegetable.
OR
Serve one chili boat per serving to provide 1 meat alternate, 1 ounce grain equivalent and ¼ vegetable.
Nutrition information for chili boat using sweet potato chili
Calories: 482 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 82g Fiber: 18g Total Sugar: 14g Protein: 17g Sodium: 945mg (sodium content will vary based on ingredients) Vitamin A: 1311μg Vitamin C: 41mg Calcium: 221mg Iron: 5mg Folate: 141μg
Nutrition information for Chili boat using two-bean chili
Calories: 380 Total Fat: 11g Saturated Fat: 3g Monounsaturated Fat: 6g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 58g Fiber: 15g Total Sugar: 9g Protein: 14g Sodium: 878mg (sodium content will vary based on ingredients) Vitamin A: 430μg Vitamin C: 24mg Calcium: 174mg Iron: 3mg Folate: 92μg
