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kangaroo-sandwich

Kangaroo Sandwich

Serving Size: 1 pocket sandwich

  48 SERVINGS 96 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS WEIGHT MEASURE WEIGHT MEASURE
Bell peppers, diced 12 oz. 2 cups 1 lb. 8 oz. 4 cups
Eggs, beaten 5 lb. 4 oz.* 48 Large 10 lb. 8 oz.* 96 Large
Nonfat milk (or water) 16 oz. 2 cups 32 oz. 1 qt.
Chopped ripe olives, packed 4 oz. 3/4 cup 8 oz. 1 1/2 cups
Mexican seasoning - 1 1/2 Tbsp. - 3 Tbsp.
Seeded and diced tomatoes 1 lb. 2 cups 2 lb. 4 cups
Shredded cheese (Cheddar, American, Monterey Jack) Approx. 12 oz. 2 2/3 cups Approx.
1 lb. 8 oz.
5 1/3 cups
Pita pocket bread, halved - 24 whole - 48 whole

DIRECTIONS

  • For each 12 servings, spray-coat a large 12- to 14-inch nonstick pan. Sauté 1/2 cup bell peppers for 1 minute over medium heat; reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Blend 12 eggs (or 1 lb. 5 oz. frozen or liquid whole egg product), 1/2 cup milk or water, 3 tablespoons olives, and 1 teaspoon seasoning in bowl; pour over bell peppers. Cook, scrambled-egg style, until eggs are almost firm.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup tomatoes and 2/3 cup cheese. Continue cooking until firm throughout, with no visible liquid egg remaining and cheese is melted. Keep warm.
  • Portion 1/2 cup (#8 scoop) cooked egg mixture into pocket of each pita bread half.
  • Serve immediately.

*If using frozen or liquid whole egg product.

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

Contribution to School Lunch Program: Each serving provides 2.25 oz. meat/meat alternate, 1 serving bread.

Nutritional Analysis (per serving): Calories-199, Protein-11g, Carbohydrate-19g, Total Fat-8g, Saturated Fat-3g, Cholesterol-218mg, Vitamin A-524 IU, Vitamin C-8mg, Iron-1.7mg, Calcium-117mg, Sodium-339mg, Dietary Fiber-1g.