Cheddar Sausage Everything Bagel Baked Oat Bars With Quaker® Kettle Hearty Oats

Description

Savory, hearty, and packed with classic deli-style flavor, these Cheddar Sausage Everything Bagel Baked Oat Bars combine whole-grain oats with seasoned sausage, melted cheddar, and a bold everything-bagel spice blend. They slice cleanly, hold well in grab-and-go packaging, and fit seamlessly into classroom breakfast, kiosks, and mobile service. With whole grains and M/MA in every portion, they help districts meet meal pattern requirements while delivering a trendy, savory option students get excited about.

Meal Contribution

• 1 oz. Eq Grain
• 3 oz. Eq M/MA

1 serving = 1 bar, 3" x 3"

Directions

Pre-Preparation – One day before service

1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.
2. Add oats, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, and everything bagel seasoning. Mix until fully combined.
3. Fold in turkey sausage and cheddar cheese.
4. Spray full 4-inch hotel pans with pan spray, line with parchment paper and spray paper.
5. Pour batter evenly into pans (2 pans total).
6. Sprinkle a light layer of everything bagel seasoning on top.
7. Place in the cooler.
8. CCP: Store overnight, covered, labeled, and dated at ≤41°F.

Preparation - Day of Service

1. Bake at 350°F for 30-35 minutes until set and lightly golden.
2. CCP: Heat to 135°F.
3. Cut each sheet pan into 24 bars (3" x 3").
4. CCP: Cook to 135°F or higher.

To Serve (Grab-n-go format)

1. Place 1 bar into wax sleeve.
2. Hold in hot pass thrus until service.
3. CCP: Hold at 135°F or above.

Food Safety

Process: Same Day (Process #2)