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Western Omelet Quesadilla

Serving Size: 1/2 quesadilla

  50 SERVINGS 100 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS WEIGHT MEASURE WEIGHT MEASURE
Onions, diced 1 lb. 8 oz. 1 1/2 qt. 3 lb. 3 qt.
Eggs, beaten 5 lb. 8 oz.* 50 Large 11 lb.* 100 Large
Water - 2 cups - 1 qt.
Onion powder - 2 tsp. - 4 tsp.
Pepper blend seasoning - 1 tsp. - 2 tsp.
Flour tortillas Approx. 3 lb. 50 (6 in.) Approx. 6 lb. 100 (6 in.)
Whole bell peppers, diced 2 lb. 5 oz. - 4 lb. 10 oz. -
Pepper Jack cheese, shredded 3 lb. 2 oz. - 6 lb. 4 oz. -
Fully-cooked ham, minced 1 lb. 9 oz. - 3 lb. 2 oz. -

DIRECTIONS

  • Microwave or grill onions until soft, about 2 minutes. Keep warm.
  • Blend eggs, water, onion powder, and pepper seasoning. Keep refrigerated during preparation.
  • For each quesadilla, ladle 1/2 cup (4 oz.) egg mixture into heated spray-coated 8-inch omelet pan. Cook, omelet-style, over medium-high heat, until eggs are firm throughout, with no visible liquid egg remaining.
  • Lay one tortilla into another 8-inch nonstick pan. Transfer (or flip) cooked omelet onto the tortilla. Top with 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup peppers, 2 oz. cheese, and 1 oz. ham. Cover with second tortilla. Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and bottom is browned.
  • Flip cooked quesadilla over onto serving plate. Cut in half, then in wedges; serve immediately.

*If using frozen or liquid whole egg product.

Note: Do not let uncooked egg mixture remain at room temperature for longer than one hour (including preparation and service time).

Contribution to School Lunch Program: Each 1/2 quesadilla (serving size) provides 3.5 oz. meat/meat alternate, 1 bread serving provided for tortillas are enriched and 1/4 cup vegetable.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving): Calories-309, Protein-19g, Carbohydrate-19g, Total Fat-17g, Saturated Fat-7g, Cholesterol-251mg, Vitamin A-827 IU, Vitamin C-19mg, Iron-1.9mg, Calcium-265mg, Sodium-597mg, Dietary Fiber-1g.