Menu Ideas
Cheesy Taco Potatoes
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 servingsFEATURED FOOD
INGREDIENTS
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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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